Levada Fajã do Rodrigues (PR16)
Adventure levada with frequent tunnels through dense jungle, waterfalls cascading on trail, and dramatic São Vicente valley views.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Time
- about 3.5 hours
- Climb
- 200 m
- Route
- Out & Back
- Start
- Ginjas
- Finish
- Ribeira do Inferno
- Best time
- Morning
- Access and fees
- Requires 4.50 EUR reservation, multiple tunnels including 1km long tunnel
- Parking
- Parking 400m below trailhead with valley views
- Hazards
- Multiple tunnels with low ceilings, waterfalls on path, can be very wet
Microclimate zone: West Highlands. São Vicente area, north-facing valleys 400-800m elevation, multiple tunnels through mountains
Waypoints
- São Jorge, 280 m
- Tunnel Section, 320 m
- Fajã do Rodrigues, 150 m