[3] The Moroços Natural Park is situated at the western end of the eastern plateau of Santo Antão.

It is characterised by steep cliffs towards the north, and pozzolana soils.

Its highest point is Monte Moroços at 1,767 m elevation.

[4] Its vegetation is diverse due to its location between the arid plateau and the more humid headwaters of Ribeira da Garça and Ribeira Manequim, and still close to the original natural vegetation.

It has a large variety of endemic plants, many of which are endangered or vulnerable species, including Artemisia gorgonum, Conyza feae, Globularia amygdalifolia and Periploca laevigata.