4 Waterfall Hikes in Portugal to Book This Year

1.Lomba de São Pedro: Waterfall Hiking Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend eight hours with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide on São Miguel’s north coast. Tour Gorreana Tea Plantation, hike past three waterfalls, an old watermill, forest, springs, and a natural pool, then enjoy a picnic at Ribeira dos Caldeirões and Santa Iria views. Small and private groups are available.

“Our guide was great! The trail had washouts after the rain and he kept us safe and made sure we were comfortable with going on.”

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2.Levada & Waterfalls Hike 25 Fountains, Rabaçal, Risco more Challenging Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Join David or another certified local mountain guide for a 6 to 7 hour, more demanding walk through Rabaçal’s levadas, forest trails, Lagoa do Vento, Risco, and the 25 Fountains area. Pickup is included from Funchal and Caniço, with groups limited to eight. Bring sturdy shoes, water, food, and a layer for changing mountain weather.

“Amazing hike to see waterfalls and great scenery A must if you visit Madeira to enjoy the views with great guide”

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3.Forest Waterfalls & Roman Ruins Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Leave Porto by car with local guide João for a small-group walk through Monte Córdova’s woods. Follow a stream past Quedas da Fervença waterfalls, pass a traditional village, and explore Castro Monte Padrão’s Roman ruins and wide views. The route suits moderately fit walkers who want nature and local history away from the city.

“Had a lovely hike with João to get a different side of life in Portgual, and escape from the cities for a while. Pick up was smooth, and we enjoyed a quick drive out to the town/rural area he lives in. I was the only one that booked for that day, which he let me know ahead of time (I really appreciated this as a solo-female traveller!). Once we arrived we had a lovely hike through the woods along a small river, which has many small waterfalls, and João and I spoke about life in rural Portugal, the nature around us, and whatever came up. He was very polite, spoke…”

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4.The Great waterfalls Hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 day 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend a full day exploring São Miguel’s northeast with a certified guide such as Jorge or Miguel. Hike about 8 kilometers to several waterfalls, with swimming possible in suitable weather, then enjoy lunch and visit Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Nordeste, Povoação, and coastal viewpoints. Pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“We enjoyed the hike despite the wind and rain. It was beautiful. Our tour guide Miguel was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He went out of his way to make the experience wonderful.”

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