Cascata dos Anjos, 90-meter waterfall in Ponta do Sol, Madeira, Portugal.
Cascata dos Anjos is a 90-meter waterfall in Ponta do Sol, Madeira, that plunges directly onto the old E.R. 101 regional road. After striking the surface, the water cascades down the cliffs into the Atlantic Ocean below.
This waterfall is part of Madeira's traditional levada system, which has distributed water across the island since the 16th century. These water channels shaped how the landscape developed and how people managed the island's resources over time.
Local people call this cascade the 'Waterfall of Angels' because of the white spray that forms when the water hits the road below, creating an almost ethereal effect. Travelers often pause here to watch how the mist catches the light at different times of day.
Visitors can park before the old tunnel and walk about 200 meters to a good viewing spot. The path is short but can be slippery when wet, so wear suitable footwear for safety.
Drivers occasionally stop to drive their vehicles through the cascade for a spontaneous rinse, treating it as a natural car wash of sorts. This playful use of the waterfall creates memorable moments that few other places in the region offer.
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