Levada Fajã do Rodrigues, tunel i bujna roślinność
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PR 16

Levada Fajã do Rodrigues

Fajã da Ama - Ribeira do Inferno. Highlights: Fajã da Ama, Ribeira do Inferno, levada tunnels.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
3.9 km
Time
about 1 h 20 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Fee
from 4.50 EUR
Altitude
600 - 630 m

Decision for today

Good to go

Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

  • Official status: open.
  • Weather: Good weather.

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Access and parking

Fajã da Ama / São Vicente

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingPlan the return
Parking / start

Start at Fajã da Ama in the São Vicente area. Check local access and parking before you set out.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.77926, -17.04958

Enter them into an offline map or the car's navigation before you set off: on mountain roads the signal can drop out for long stretches.

Bus / transfer

First look for transport to São Vicente, then confirm the final leg to Fajã da Ama.

Search in SIGA: São Vicente, Fajã da Ama.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Fajã da Ama. End: Ribeira do Inferno.

Access plan

By car

Fajã da Ama / São Vicente. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: São Vicente, Fajã da Ama.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 16

Orientation point

Fajã do Rodrigues / São Vicente · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Fajã da Ama / São Vicente

Start at Fajã da Ama in the São Vicente area. Check local access and parking before you set out.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

3.9 km · about 1 h 20 min · Moderate

Conditions

Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Check mud, landslide, tunnel and levada overflow risks.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

Even shorter trails can take longer due to weather and stops.

Headlamp / flashlight

The levada or route description suggests tunnels or darker passages.

Shoes with good grip

Wet stones, levadas and forest sections can be slippery.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 1 h 20 min. Latest reasonable start: 18:08 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:21.

Difficulty

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

guidance

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:21. Refresh about every 1h.

After the hike

Where to eat nearby

Las Caraibas

Seixal

4.8(2,606 reviews)Google Maps rating, checked on 25 July 2026

On the coast at Seixal, the natural stop after dropping down from Fanal and after the routes in the São Vicente valley. Fish and seafood with an ocean view. Note that it is closed on Fridays.

Hours
Saturday to Thursday 12:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 21:00, closed Friday
Prices
15 to 35 €
Cards:
accepted
Open in Google Maps

Padaria do Calhau

São Vicente

4.6(1,168 reviews)Google Maps rating, checked on 27 July 2026

A bakery-café right on the ocean in São Vicente, minutes from the PR 16 valley. Bica, pastel de nata and local bakes; open from 6 in the morning, so it works as breakfast before the trail too.

Hours
daily 6:00 to midnight
Prices
1 to 5 €
Open in Google Maps

We checked the ratings and hours once, on the date shown, and this kind of data ages fast: confirm before you drive out. We have no agreement with these places and earn nothing on these tips.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 1 h 20 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs €4.50 for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Fajã da Ama / São Vicente. First look for transport to São Vicente, then confirm the final leg to Fajã da Ama.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

possible with dog. Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Levada trail, good for people who like water, forest and tunnels.

shortlevada

With dog

possible with dog

Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.

Risks

  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.