Poço do Bacalhau
A waterfall nearly 90 metres high drops from a cliff straight into a pool just a few minutes' walk from Fajã Grande village, and you can swim in it in summer.
Poço do Bacalhau waterfall lies on the edge of Fajã Grande village. Water pours from a basalt cliff about 90 metres high and falls into the pool below, surrounded by dense ferns and wild ginger lilies. From the village, it is about a 10-minute walk following the signs, and entry is free. In summer, many visitors swim in the pool. The water is cold and the stones around the pool are slippery, so take care. Nearby, an old water mill has been preserved.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fajã Grande
- Aldeia da Cuada
- Fajãzinha
- Poço da Alagoinha
- Ribeira Grande Waterfall
- Lagoa Negra & Lagoa Comprida
- Ponta Delgada – Fajã Grande Coastal Trail
- Morro Alto