The Top 13 Gorges around Ilha
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13
to choose from around Ilha. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Ilha.
to choose from around Ilha. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Ilha.
Last updated: December 7, 2025
Path Through the Rocks on PR11 (Ribeiro Frio to Balcões)
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Awesome crevice through which the path leads here to get to the Balcoes
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Rock Crevice Passage in Madeira Natural Park
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Rock tight
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Waterfall in Caldeirão do Inferno Gorge
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Nice little gorge that is somewhat reminiscent of the big ones in the Alps.
While the Caldeirão do Inferno was dry in August, water still came down here.
While the Caldeirão do Inferno was dry in August, water still came down here.
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Levada do Caldeirão: Pathway Between Cliffs
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Here the Levada do Caldeirão makes an arc around the mountain, for which a piece had to be cut out of the rock.
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Pontinha Coastal Cliff Trail
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The Pontinha coastal cliff path leads you along the top of the rocky coast, offering constant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the steep cliffs. Amidst the rugged rock formations, …
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