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Levada do Rei – Ribeiro Bonito

Fajã dos Rolos

We always walk along the Levada do Rei. Exotic as well as native plants accompany our way. The tunnels, the levada, the lush vegetation and their biodiversity are examples of the island's rich cultural and natural heritage.
We end up on the wildly romantic streambed of the Ribeiro Bonito, a wonderful spot in the midst of the exuberant nature, which invites you to linger and relax, We walk through dense Laurissilva forest, under ancient majestic stinkberry trees or Madeira mahogany.
The little Madeiran chicken or the Madeira chaffinch can be recognized by his twittering.
On the way back we visit the well-preserved water mill of São Jorge. For about 300 years, it has been milling the wheat, corn, barley and rye, cultivated on the terraced fields of São Jorge, driven by the waters of the Levada do Rei.

The tour includes the transfers from / to hotel with the transfer bus.

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Duration: +/- 4 h

  • Ascent: 35 hm
  • Descent: 35 hm

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