Cascata dos Anjos

Cascata dos Anjos - MadeiraCascata dos Anjos is a spectacular waterfall going over the old highway ER 101 and is located just outside Ponta do Sol on the island Madeira, Portugal.

When driving west from Ribeira Brava to Madalena do Mar (on road VE3) take the exit (at a roundabout) to Ponta do Sol. Many people park their car before the old tunnel, but you can drive further and this is allowed. The old road goes further for a little over 1 kilometer until you see a forbidden sign in Portugees “exceto moradores” which means except residents. We parked our car here along the road (gps 32.687640, -17.115570) and walked the last two hundred meters.

A lot of people where taking the road along the see to get a shower from Cascata dos Anjos. And if you want, you can stand under it to get a shower. I didn’t bring my swimming gear but children where standing in the waterfall. I hope their parents brought dry clothes with them. But everybody was having fun, it was a very warm day (certainly for Oktober 2023: 30C) and the sky was blue. I waited for some cars driving under cascata dos Anjos to make some footage with my mobile. I think the cars have to turn around a while further because it took some time they returned.

Cascata dos Anjos means “waterfall of the Angels”. The waterfall gracefully descends from the heights of the surrounding cliffs, creating an ethereal mist that dances in the air. The lush greenery that frames the cascade adds to the idyllic scene, making it a picture-perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and avid photographers.

Legend has it that Cascata dos Anjos earned its celestial name from a local tale passed down through generations. According to the story, angels descended from the heavens to bathe in the refreshing waters of the waterfall, leaving behind an otherworldly energy that lingers to this day. Whether you believe in folklore or not, the sense of magic and wonder surrounding the site is palpable.

Cascata dos Anjos - MadeiraCascata dos Anjos is one of the more spectacular waterfalls in the Island of Madeira (where can you find a waterfall that ends on a road. Cascata dos Anjos had a respectable volume and with a height of approximately 30-90 meter, very nice to see. To my surprise there was water in the riverflow of the waterfall because it hadn’t rained for the last few months. The Island of Madeira was very dry and several trees where loosing it leafs. There where also some big bush fires west of the waterfall near Prazeres. Luckily it rained when we where leaving, so there is hope and nature will recover itself.

There are some nice waterfalls north-west of Cascata dos Anjos near Rabaçal. The most famous ones and the most beautiful ones are cascata do Risco and the famous cascata das 25 fontes.

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  • 15 June 2023 at 13:15
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    My absolutely favorite waterfall. Also called car wash fall because it falls right on to a rural road. Most cars going here stop for a few seconds to clean the car.
    Great to freshen up with a shower. There’s sunshine in the afternoon.

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About Cascata dos Anjos

CountryWaterfalls in Portugal
RegionMadeira
LocationPonta do Sol
Height30-90m
Latitude32.686586
Longitude-17.113842
Best visitAfter rainy period
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