Penha d’Águia, which means Eagle Rock, is the headland that splits waters descending the mountain towards the sea. Some of these waters go to Faial’s bay and others go to Porto da Cruz.

This noble isolated cliff, with 1915 feet, requires a stiff climbing but after one is up there the view rewards every efforts with the sight of the highest peaks of Madeira, Ruivo, Torres and Arieiro. This sight is like the reverse of what you see in Balcões – Ribeiro Frio.

Photos by Catarina Fagundes