Portugal · Madeira
25 Fontes Falls
The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes.
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25 Fontes Falls drops 30 metres (98 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Calheta, Portugal. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Winter rain and spring snowmelt: March to June is the season, and late summer can leave the smaller falls dry.
Getting there
- Base town Calheta, Portugal
- Country Portugal
- Region Madeira, Southern Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
25 Fontes Falls
Portugal
Height30 mWidth—
Most similar
Bøsdalafossur
Faroe Islands
Height30 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Faroe Islands
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 33× taller than 25 Fontes Falls. Victoria Falls is 3.6× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for 25 Fontes Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
32.76553, -17.1255
Quick answers
Where is 25 Fontes Falls?
25 Fontes Falls is in Portugal (Madeira). The nearest base is Calheta, Portugal. Its coordinates are 32.7655, -17.1255.
How tall is 25 Fontes Falls?
25 Fontes Falls drops 30 metres (98 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit 25 Fontes Falls?
Peak flow is March to June. Winter rain and spring snowmelt: March to June is the season, and late summer can leave the smaller falls dry.
What can you do at 25 Fontes Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at 25 Fontes Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to 25 Fontes Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to 25 Fontes Falls?
The usual base is Calheta, Portugal. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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