Água d'Alto waterfall — Attraction in São Vicente

Cascata Agua d’Alto is a tall waterfall, west of São Vicente, along road ER101 on Madeira.

There are several waterfalls on Madeira with the name Agua d’Alto, which means high water.

The waterfall is very easy to reach. It is located directly along road ER101 at the north side of Madeira.

From São Vicente follow the main road west (1,5 km) to Seixal until you see a tall single drop waterfall, just before a tunnel.

You can park your car at the parking “A Cataplana” (a lovely Portugees dish) or a little further along the road.

There is even a small parking (gps 32.809698, -17.059544) right in front of Cascata Agua d’Alto, but this will spoil your view.

From the path at the seaside you will an awesome view with the tunnel at the right.

The waterfall has a single drop of approximately 80 meter but I think there is also a drop near the top of (visible) part of the waterfall.

There are a few other tall waterfalls if you drive further to Seixal. Some are even...

Very beautiful and impressive waterfall next to the road and tunnel.

There is a parking place right next to the waterfall, we had plenty of space when we arrived (on a Friday in March), but during summer it could be more crowded

There is another parking (5mins of walking) in front of a restaurant too, but this one where we parked is really in front of the waterfall

Also it's a nice place to see the waves...

Just another nice waterfall along the road surrounding the island. A little difficult to stop by, since it is located right before entering a tunnel, in a curve, on the left side of the road, if you travel from Sao Vicente to Seixal. On the right side, you can still relish the blissful waves hugging the...