If you're heading to the Vereda dos Balcões viewpoint, make sure to stop by Faísca – a small, friendly snack bar located nearby in Ribeiro Frio. It’s a popular spot for a quick, hearty bite before or after the walk.

Among the favourites are the traditional tomato soup with egg, a Madeiran classic, and the ever-reliable prego steak sandwich. Simple, affordable, and full of local flavour – a great place to fuel up surrounded by mountain air.