I Tried to Hike to This Hidden Waterfall... (But the Trail Vanished)

A complete guide to the Lanço, São Vicente levada hike in Madeira, and what happens when the path disappears. In this video, we head deep into the wild interior of São Vicente to explore Lanço. The journey begins among abandoned stone houses and traditional palheiros that nature is slowly reclaiming. Once the unmaintained levada path completely vanishes at the madre, the real challenge begins. We scramble up slippery river boulders until a massive wall of collapsed trees completely blocks the way. Should the municipality invest in maintaining historical trails like this one? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed the atmosphere of this hike, don't forget to like and subscribe for more hidden spots around Madeira. 📍 Location: Lanço, São Vicente, Madeira timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:08 Lanço 01:18 Levada 04:32 Palheiros 05:31 Levada II 06:35 Off Trail 08:20 Waterfall 09:01 Thanks for watching! --------------- You can support this channel by buying me a coffee or by becoming a member! ☕😄👇 https://ko-fi.com/madeiraislander    / @madeiraislander   --------------- I Tried to Hike to This Hidden Waterfall... (But the Trail Vanished) ⛰️ #madeira #saovicente #madeiraisland #levada