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Submitted: October 8, 2011
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25 Fountainsby *Egil21

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Waterscapes

"Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things."
_{Unknown Author}

This photo is dedicated to Lord Narmo `uae4u, nature lover, founder of the wonderful

and to whom I have the honour to call friend.

Happy B-Day Omran

May this day be repeated with happiness and joy for many years!

_{About the photo:

Levada 25 Fontes (25 Fountains), Rabaçal, Madeira Island, Portugal

The valley of Rabaçal is one of natures greatest exultations. Descending from the plateau of Paúl da Serra, we arrive at the Rabaçal guest-house and then descend to the Levada of 25 Fontes and walk along the maintenance path. After a while we reach a small lake at the bottom of a cliff which towers above us, from the cliff face, 25 natural springs cascade into the small lake.

"Levada" is a Portuguese word derived from the word "levar" - which means to carry and is roughly translated as "carriageway", but more correctly defined as mini-canal. The mini-canals are irrigation systems developed to distribute water from the rainfall heavy and wet regions on the north of Madeira island to the drier sun parched regions of the south. The water is usually stored in reservoirs or tanks, or captured directly from natural fountains to be redirected and channelled across a wide network of winding canals. These narrow water carriageways deliver precious water along far distances to banana plantations, vineyards, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens, as well as to hydro-electric power stations dotted around the island. The levadas criss cross the mountains and cover a total distance of 2500 km, and date back to as far as the early 16th century.

The Levada "Walks" are walking trails along the maintenance paths beside the Levadas. Although the Levadas were constructed primarily for agricultural/industrial use they are just as important for tourists and local people alike who want to enjoy outdoor adventure activities inaccessible by cars.

Rabaçal / Risco / 25 Fontes:
Moderate walk.
Walking time: ±4 Hours.
Distance: 11 Km.

Take a look at Madeira's page on Wikipedia [link]}

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