- Plenty of water - Sunscreen + sunglasses - Waterproof hiking shoes - Energy + protein packed snacks - Camera to capture the views
The trail is located in Rabaçal which is about 1 hour away west of Funchal. You can get there by car or go on a guided tour. The trailhead is the same as for the famous 25 Falls.
Official trail name: PR 6.2 – Levada do Alecrim – Vereda da Lagoa do Vento Distance: 8 km return / 4.97 miles return Elevation: Roughly 604 m / 1981 ft. Type: Loop / lollipop trail Length: 3.5-4.5 hours total Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 4/5