Trails · 310 m above the sea
Levada Nova / Levada do Moinho
A loop past old watermill ruins and a rock tunnel to a waterfall above Ponta do Sol.
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The place
This loop links two levadas above Ponta do Sol, threading past derelict watermills and through a hand-cut rock tunnel (bring a light) before reaching Levada Nova's waterfall. It's a quieter alternative to Rabaçal, close enough to the coast to combine with lunch in town.
When to come
Just after winter/spring for the fullest waterfall; skip after heavy rain when the path floods.
Worth knowing
- Starts at the church car park in Lombada, Ponta do Sol
- About 9km round trip, 3.5-4 hours
- Bring a torch for the tunnel section
- Some sections lack railings, take care near drops