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The Top 12 Lakes around Canhas

Looking to visit the best lakes around Canhas? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Canhas’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Viento Lagoon

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The way here is a little more difficult and involves a little climbing, but it's worth it for the view and the photos

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Dona Beja Lagoon Waterfall

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This is a particularly beautiful place on the water: good for a cool down, suitable for a picnic or a marriage proposal.

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Fanal Lake

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If you get closer, you can hear frogs croaking. This "lake" is located almost at the end of the fairy forest. However, it is either dried out or completely overgrown.

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Levada Reservoir (1970)

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A small stream falls into the basin and becomes part of the Levada

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Pool at Levada Rocha Vermelha

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Beautiful place, only mostly not lonely!

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Small waterfall and pool in Madeira Natural Park

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Very small lake wedged between rocks, which is overcome with stone steps on the edge - washed over in heavy rain

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Frogs in Madeira Natural Park

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Loud, and lots of frogs! You can see their tiny heads pop up from water if you watch closely

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View of the reservoir in Madeira Natural Park

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Clouds also move on quickly

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Fanal Lake

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The small Fanal lake is located on the edge of the Fanal forest, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

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Dona Beja Lagoon

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Lagoa da Dona Beja is the most famous attraction of Levada do Alecrim and possibly one of the most renowned on the entire Madeira Island.
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Lagoa do Vento

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One of Madeira Island's hidden gems, Lagoa do Vento is located above the Risco waterfall and can be accessed from a side of the Lagoa do Vento path. The stretch …

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