Madeira island and its waterfalls have a sort of unbreakable bond so to say. Probably you are wondering what I mean by thatโฆ Well, letโs just say that the island of Madeira is just full of waterfallsโฆ EVERYWHERE! Trust me, wherever you look, you will spot a waterfall ๐. It is inevitableโฆ
Madeira waterfalls are some of the most magnificent and jaw-dropping waterfalls in the Atlantic Ocean. Their height, which is usually over 100 meters makes them one of the most gigantic waterfalls around.
Usually, getting to the waterfalls is not difficult at all. In fact, it is usually quite easy, but requires lots of walking. It is also unlikely to get lost, as most of the trails leading to these beautiful waterfalls follow a centuries old irrigation channels called levada. These levadas were providing fresh water to the locals directly from the waterfalls of the island. Most of these irrigation channels were built during the 15th century by the settlers of Madeira. Some are still used as the main source of water in some parts of the island.
Although, Madeira waterfalls are almost everywhere and can be easily found, there are a couple of waterfalls that are worth a visit for sure. Thus, I have curated a detailed list of all the waterfalls of Madeira along with some useful information for visiting themโฆ
One Comment
Tera
Great post! I will definitely check some of the waterfalls when I get there!