Cascata dos Anjos Waterfall

Cascata dos Anjos is a roadside waterfall on Madeira’s south coast near Ponta do Sol, where fresh mountain water cascades directly onto the old coastal road before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the time the road is closed to traffic, so it’s best reached on foot, making it a scenic spot for photos with its dramatic drop and ocean backdrop. The name “Cascata dos Anjos” means “Waterfall of the Angels” in Portuguese. It likely comes from the nearby small chapel Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (Our Lady of the Angels) and the local area’s historic name. The poetic title also fits the waterfall’s appearance—its thin streams of water falling gracefully to the sea can look almost ethereal, like something from a heavenly scene.