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Lagoa das 25 Fontes

🏘️ Calheta · Calheta

A pool at the foot of a wall from which the waters coming down off Paul da Serra emerge: the official page counts twenty-five springs, hence the name. The site is classified geosite C01 – 25 Fontes for its scientific value, and it is this underground circulation that made the building of the levadas possible. It is reached by PR 6, 4.3 km one way from the ER 105 at Rabaçal, about three hours, moderate, between 964 and 1,288 m.

  • Rabaçal
  • Geosite C01
  • PR 6
Altitude
964 m
Price
€4.50 per visitor over 12, SIMplifica booking (PR 6)
GPS
32.76564, -17.12513
🧭 Getting there
The place stands 3,104 m from the locality of Lombo do Doutor, the nearest one, parish of Calheta (Calheta). The regional geodiversity service rates it moderate access, 4,900 m from the nearest paved road.
🕒 When to come
Observation conditions are good, per the regional geodiversity service.
Services within 1.5 km1

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