Risco Waterfall (Cascata do Risco) in RabaƧal
This dramatic image captures the Risco Waterfall (Cascata do Risco) plunging vertically down a volcanic cliff face within the RabaƧal Nature Reserve. The surrounding slopes are densely covered in the UNESCO-protected Laurisilva forest, an ancient subtropical rainforest ecosystem unique to Macaronesia. Hikers can be seen on the Levada do Risco trail in the lower right shadows, emphasizing the immense scale of the cascade against the rugged terrain.
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nature hiking Madeira Portugal waterfall Risco Waterfall Cascata do Risco RabaƧal Laurisilva Forest Levada do Risco
nature hiking Madeira Portugal waterfall Risco Waterfall Cascata do Risco RabaƧal Laurisilva Forest Levada do Risco
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 15, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/3.2 |
| Focal Length: | 18.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1500s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Flash: | No |