Small waterfalls flowing into a green pool at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island.

    Waterfall and emerald pool at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island, Portugal.

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    25 Fontes

    Water Feature

    25 Fontes is a waterfall and lagoon located within the Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Multiple narrow streams descend from a moss-covered cliff into a small pool below. The composition resolves through the vertical waterfalls framed by dense forest and rock walls.

    32.76567, -17.12545

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    Gallery

    Small waterfalls flowing into a green pool at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island.

    Waterfall and emerald pool at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island,…

    Water trickling over mossy rock walls into the lagoon at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island.

    Small waterfalls flowing into the emerald pool at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valle…

    Thin waterfalls trickling down a fern-covered rock wall at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island, Portugal.

    Small cascading waterfalls flowing down the moss-covered rock wall at 25 Fontes …

    Small waterfalls cascading down a moss-covered rock wall into the lagoon at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island, Portugal.

    Multiple thin waterfalls flowing into the lagoon at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal val…

    Hiker looking at waterfalls flowing into the lagoon at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island, Portugal.

    Hiker standing beside the lagoon at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley, Madeira Isl…

    Thin waterfalls trickling over mossy rocks into the stream at 25 Fontes in the Rabaçal valley on Madeira Island, Portugal.

    Small waterfalls flowing down the fern-covered rock wall at 25 Fontes in the Rab…

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Moderate Hike

    90–180 min

    Elevation Gain

    250 m

    Best Light

    Morning
    Overcast

    Why This Light

    Softens Contrast

    Season

    Weather-Dependent

    The waterfall structure remains consistent throughout the year. Rainfall influences the number and flow of the streams descending into the pool.

    Crowds

    Busy Midday

    Restrictions

    Seasonal Access Risk

    Access is via hiking trails within the Rabaçal area and conditions can vary depending on weather and trail maintenance.

    Photography Notes

    Work from positions around the pool where the waterfalls align across the cliff face. Changing position alters how the streams separate from the rock wall and reflect in the water below.
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