Risco Waterfall (Cascata do Risco) in RabaƧal
The majestic Risco Waterfall (Cascata do Risco) plunges approximately 100 meters down a volcanic cliff face within the protected RabaƧal Nature Reserve. Surrounded by the ancient UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest, the scene features dense thickets of Tree Heath (Erica arborea) and endemic laurels clinging to the steep ravine. A hiker observes the cascade from the Levada do Risco trail, highlighting the scale of this iconic Madeiran landscape.
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hiking Madeira Portugal waterfall Laurissilva Erica arborea Risco Waterfall Cascata do Risco RabaƧal Levada do Risco
hiking Madeira Portugal waterfall Laurissilva Erica arborea Risco Waterfall Cascata do Risco RabaƧal 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: | 1/1250s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Flash: | No |