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Risco waterfall, Portugal

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Waterfalls in Portugal

8 waterfalls, from Risco waterfall to Cascata da Ribeira Grande — at their best March to June.

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Portugal has 8 waterfalls in our index. The tallest is Risco waterfall at 100 metres. Most are cascade waterfalls. Taken together, they are at their best March to June. Beyond the viewpoints, you can book swimming.

Risco waterfall. The Risco Waterfall is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, in the Madeira Islands. The waterfall is 100m high, consisting of a group of different water streams coming vertically down the mountainside.

Cascata dos Anjos. The Cascata dos Anjos is a waterfall located in the civil parish of Anjos, municipality of Ponta do Sol, on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The waterfall cascades over the rockface onto the old E.R.101 regional roadway, and spills into the sea below.

Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau. The Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau is a natural waterfall on the island of Flores, a constituent part of the Azores, Portugal. It is located within the boundaries of the civil parish of Fajã Grande, which is part of the municipality of Lajes das Flores.

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