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Rabaçal Tunnel – View of Calheta and the Ocean loop from Calheta

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Rabaçal Tunnel – View of Calheta and the Ocean loop from Calheta

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Rabaçal Tunnel – View of Calheta and the Ocean loop from Calheta

01:16

4.17km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

442 m

Rest Area at the Tunnel Entrance

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A small bench invites you to linger here before going through the tunnel.

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2

454 m

Waterfall view in Madeira Natural Park

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Just before the tunnel, there's a great view of the waterfall and towards Calheta.

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840 m

Rabaçal Tunnel

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The hike through the tunnel is not easy to forget. A whole new experience. Always pack a flashlight when hiking in this area! Without lighting you can forget the crossing!

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4

1.67 km

Rabaçal Waterfall

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One of the numerous waterfalls along the levadas...

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5

1.71 km

Levada Tunnel and Shrine in Madeira Natural Park

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A pleasantly quiet path; we hadn't seen any hikers until Rabacal, but from Casa da Rabacal onward, things change...

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2.08 km

View of the Ribeira do Rabaçal Gorge

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Next to the tunnel there is a small, short path secured with hand ropes to reach the beginning of the gorge.

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7

3.58 km

View of Calheta and the Ocean

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Great view down to Calheta and the sea. Upwards, the waterfall plunges from the rocks.

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4.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.11 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

1.48 km

354 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

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