PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes hike to Cascata do Risco, Madeira

When visiting Madeira, there was so many great hikes to enjoy.  One of my favourite hikes we did was the PR 6 Levada das 25 Fontes hike to a waterfall called Cascata do Risco.  

It really took us into the heart of the rainforests of Madeira, down into the big trees and past lots of waterfalls (Fontes). 

However, my favourite aspect was enjoying the different Levadas - these are distinctly Madeiran channels/bridges and other aqueducts which transport the water around the islands.  It was truly interesting to see and watch the engineering at work. 

The main waterfall was really impressive - although due to the good weather wasn't the raging torrent it sometimes is.  However, we still got soaked between it and the humidity! 

Overall it's a pretty easy walk due to the lack of extreme incline, however really rewarding.  Plus if you do it the direction we did you can finish at the bottom of the hill, have some food in the cafe and there are shuttles you can pay for to nip you back up the mountain where you park! Definitely worth it in my book because otherwise you're trudging up a hill which isn't even scenic!