Água d'Alto waterfall

I saw it everywhere on the social media but it’s even more impressive in real life. You can park at the restaurant next to the road and take your best pics !! A place where you must stop.

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 much taller.

A beautiful waterfall on the right side of the road right after the tunnel exit.

Visiting Agua d'Alto Waterfall offers more than just a visual feast. The misty air, the refreshing breeze, and the invigorating scent of nature create a sensory experience that rejuvenates the soul. Take a moment to immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surroundings and let the natural beauty wash over you.

Nice waterfall. It is good to have a stop. You can also watch the surfers on the ocean.

You can stop here and walk around the cliff to see Ribeira do Inferno through the road and the tunnel.

The mountains look incredible at any time but catch them with some mist at the top and wow. I have been here on several occasions and will go again. Don't be put off by the weather as it adds to the wonderful landscape.

Easy to go there when you have a car, just stop by and take your pictures. It's not a waterfall where you can do anything because it's next to the road and the tunnel. But still beautiful and worthy for a quick stop

Waterfall located on the main road.
Visited December 2023

Beautiful spot. There's a small parking place to stop by and take pictures

Beautiful waterfall near the road, worthy of a 5 min stop on your way!

Lovely tall waterfall next to the Túnel Água d'Alto abutting the São Vicente coast. Worth a stop!

Beautiful waterfall, not much space to park and it's just by the main road

One of the Instagram-spots of the Island. Recommended to stop when driving by.

Not much explored waterfall in Madeira. Easy accessible with just 5-10min walking distance from the parking place.

The most beautiful view.

Nice waterfall 🤩🤩

Lovely little waterfall by the road. Be very careful of vehicles as some of the cars come out of the tunnel at some speed. Thanks must go to our guide Jose for showing this to us on our tour of the island.

Very nice tall waterfall worth the stop as it’s just off the road. Just be careful leaving and joining the high speed road where people may not expect it.

Huge waterfall with the best view of the Sao Vicente Coast!