Day trip in Madeira
PR6.1 Levada do Risco
Short, easy levada from Rabaçal to the Risco waterfall: 3 km each way on IFCN's count, about 2 hours; the family alternative to the longer 25 Fontes walk.
- Address
- Start: Rabaçal, E.R. 105 (Calheta)
- Price level
- €
Great with kids
Easy, ends at a waterfall; under-13s free but booked (IFCN). Add the 2 km road from the car park, or the council minibus.
The notes
What the sources say (research)
- IFCN, which manages the trail, lists 3 km each way (Rabaçal–Risco) on its status list and trailhead panel, 2 h, between 1,000 and 1,288 m. [IFCN list updated 2 Oct 2026 and panel, read 11 Oct 2026]
- Visit Madeira prints 1.5 km one way (3 km return), about 2 hours, easy; from Rabaçal (E.R. 105) to the Risco viewpoint and waterfall; shares its first part with PR6. [visitmadeira.com, 9 Oct 2026]
- Calheta council minibus from the ER105 car park down to Rabaçal: €5 one way, €8 return (undated page). [cmcalheta.pt]
- €4.50 per person with booking; under-13s free but registered. [IFCN FAQ, 2026]
All routes, the 2026 fee and booking: Madeira levada walks; where it fits a week: Madeira itinerary.