About
A hidden gem waterfall, easily reached and rarely crowded.
Why go
- Beautiful, wild waterfall
- Experience the authentic side of madeira
- A beautiful and relatively uncrowded waterfall
Must try
- Cascata água d’alto
- Desurbaniza-te jeep tours
Pro tips
- Park near the bus stop (32.775653, -16.870643)
- Park somewhere along the road near the starting point
- Easy 1-hour walk (return) along a levada
- 1.8 Km moderate out-and-back hike
- Follow the steep hill up from the bus stop
Good to know
- Trail isn’t officially maintained
- Wear proper footwear, risk of erosion
- Limited parking, don’t park inconsiderately
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (246 reviews)