On our tour, we probably went a bit too far to the left here, past the waterfall, up to the levada. Then you crawl up the slope along a perfectly good path, amidst thorns and branches. It's also very exciting, as the "right" path was visible after just a few meters at the top of the levada.
So, 👀 be careful when choosing your path. 😉

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October 28, 2025

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With a little luck, you might see the endemic but extremely curious Madeira chaffinch and capture it in your lens.

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