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PR 6.3

Vereda da Lagoa do Vento

Rabaçal - Lagoa do Vento. Highlights: Lagoa do Vento, Rabaçal, stairs and descents.

levada / waterfalls
Distance
6,7 km
Time
about 2 h 50 min
Difficulty
Hard
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

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.
  • Pogoda: Pogoda dobra.

Access and parking

Rabaçal / ER105

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

Start in the Rabaçal area. Check the status carefully for this trail, as access to Lagoa do Vento can depend on conditions.

Bus / transfer

Confirm public transport to Rabaçal/Paul da Serra in SIGA; a transfer is often needed.

Search in SIGA: Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, Calheta.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Rabaçal. End: Lagoa do Vento.

Access plan

By car

Rabaçal / ER105. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, Calheta.

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 6.3

Orientation point

Rabaçal / Lagoa do Vento · start

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

Parking / access

Rabaçal / ER105

Start in the Rabaçal area. Check the status carefully for this trail, as access to Lagoa do Vento can depend on conditions.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

6,7 km · about 2 h 50 min · Hard

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.
  • Plan time reserve to turn back if conditions change.

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.

Power bank

A longer day outside increases battery use for maps and photos.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 2 h 50 min. Latest reasonable start: 17:27 (60 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:16.

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: 16/07/2026, 21:16. Refresh about every 1h.

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 2 h 50 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?

Rabaçal / ER105. Confirm public transport to Rabaçal/Paul da Serra in SIGA; a transfer is often needed.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

not advised with dog. Conditions, exposure or difficulty make another dog-friendly trail a better choice.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Trail for hikers with better fitness and spare time.

demandinglevada

With dog

not advised with dog

Conditions, exposure or difficulty make another dog-friendly trail a better choice.

Risks

  • After heavy rain, check landslide, overflow and tunnel/levada closure risks.
  • Leave a larger time buffer and do not start late in the day.