Tabua is situated in the soutwestern part of the island, only a few minutes drive to Ribeira Brava. In Tabua you can start a nice walk along the Levada Nova ( from Candelaria to Ribeira Brava)which takes you about 3,5 h.The valley of Ribeira da Tabua is very attractive.
Place information Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is one of the best places to start excursions and walks.From here it takes you only a few minutes to go to the western or northern part of the island. A very nice walk starts in the valley of Tabua along the Levada Nova and ends in Ribeira Brava ( 3,5 h).Visit the ethnografic museum in the centre of Ribeira Brava or start your walk at the top of Encumeada ( 1007 m )which you reach after driving up the pass through Serra de Água.From here you have the possibility to do some hiking tours, which we advise in the summer period:
Encumeada - Pico Grande - Boca das Namoradas ( ca. 4,5h-5h)
Encumeada - Cascalho - Bica da Cana ( ca. 5,5 h)
Encumeada - Pinaculo - Bica da Cana ( ca. 3,5h )
