Also known as Levada do Furado, this path starts in Ribeiro Frio and ends in Portela. It will take you through a wide variety of plants and shrubs, especially laurel and heather.
This is part of the Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO natural world heritage region.
Along the walk there are beautiful views of the farmed terraces in Faial, São Roque do Faial e Porto da Cruz in the North and the fantastic Penha d`Águia or Eagle´s Rock.