Travel Guide of Porto Moniz in Portugal by Influencers and Travelers
Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. It is located west of Santana and Machico, and northwest of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 2,711, in an area of 82.93 km². The municipality features a natural complex of lava pools that are popular with locals and tourists.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Porto Moniz
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1 - 25 Fontes Falls
6 km away
The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes.
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2 - PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes / Levada do Risco
6 km away
The Levada das 25 Fontes is a levada that is located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the most visited levadas on the island. Access is possible via the road ER110 in Paul da Serra.
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3 - 4x4 in Madeira
13 km away
Enjoy a hiking and jeep guided excursion to Rabaçal and the skywalk of Cabo Girão and discover Madeira! Enjoy by been immersed in the natural environments of Madeira islands. The activity will start in the west part of the Island exactl...
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4 - Ponta Do Pargo
11 km away
The Farol da Ponta do Pargo is an active lighthouse located in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1922 on top of Ponta Vigia, a rocky cliff escarpment and has a focal height of 312 metres.
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5 - Pico Ruivo
20 km away
Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail.
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6 - Hiking in Funchal
13 km away
Step back in time with this hiking tour through the enchanted Fanal Forest and connect with the natural heritage of Madeira Island. In Madeira we can find natural forests in the north of the island, specifically in the municipality of Porto Moniz, wh...
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7 - Pico do Arieiro
22 km away
Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira Island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the northeast.
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8 - Madeira Botanical Garden
29 km away
Madeira Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.
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9 - Canyoning in Madeira
14 km away
Come canyoning in Madeira and be amazed by the spectacular views of the island! Madeira is, together with the Azores Islands, one of Portugal's archipelagos in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 860 kilometres from Lisbon. Of volcanic origin, the isla...
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10 - Farmers' Market
29 km away
The Mercado dos Lavradores is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940.
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Pictures and Stories of Porto Moniz from Influencers
7 pictures of Porto Moniz from Alex Bykov, Colin Watts, Tim Roosjen and other travelers
- Large blue green wave with spray off the north coast of Madeira. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Colin Watts | ©Unsplash
- Natural swimming pools ar Porto Moniz (Madeira). ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Tim Roosjen | ©Unsplash
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Why should you visit Porto Moniz ?
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- Visit the natural pools for a great way to relax and cool down
- The pools are one of the best in the world
- Access to the pools may be restricted depending on the waves
- Check the weather conditions before you go
- Admission is only 3€
Travelers' favorite tours and activities:
- Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces: Open 4x4 Full Day Tour - from $62
- Skywalk, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools and more...Full day Tour in Open Roof 4x4 - from $74
- Small Group West Tour Waterfalls and Peaks - from $30
- West Madeira Small-Group Day Trip - from $31
- Funchal Day Tour to Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools and Skywalk - from $74
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Porto Moniz is a municipality on the northern coast of the island of Madeira. The town of Porto Moniz is located on the northwestern coast of Madeira, about 62 kilometres northwest of Funchal. The municipality has a total area of 41.40 square kilometres. Porto Moniz is known for its black lava beaches, which were created by volcanic activity. The municipality is also home to the Madeira Natural Park, which is a protected area of Madeira.
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