This section, with its steep steps and small waterfalls, is one of the most impressive passages in Madeira Natural Park. As the path descends over natural and partly man-made steps, the water trickles past moss-covered rocks, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. A varied, slightly technical section that perfectly showcases the wild beauty of the Laurissilva forest.

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