Natural Swimming Pools, Volcanic swimming pools in Porto Moniz, Portugal.
The black volcanic rock formations create several interconnected pools filled with seawater from the Atlantic Ocean along the northern coast of Madeira Island.
These natural pools emerged from ancient lava flows that solidified upon contact with the ocean, forming protected basins used by local residents since the 1800s.
The pools represent a meeting point for residents who gather during summer months to swim and share stories about maritime traditions of Madeira.
The facility maintains operating hours from 9:00 to 19:00 daily, offering changing rooms, showers, a snack bar, and lifeguard supervision for 3 euros per person.
Natural water circulation occurs through specific channels in the volcanic rock, allowing fresh seawater to enter during high tide while maintaining stable temperatures.
Location: Porto Moniz
Address: R. do Forte de São João Baptista 7A, 9270-095 Porto Moniz, Portugal 9270-095 Porto Moniz
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:00
Phone: +351291850190
Website: https://portomoniz.pt/pt/visitantes/pontos-de-interesse/praias
GPS coordinates: 32.86800,-17.16617
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:28
This collection covers the main natural areas and cultural sites across Madeira, a Portuguese island of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. The route connects coastal regions with highland areas, showcasing the diverse vegetation that results from the subtropical climate and varied elevation levels. Included locations feature Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak at 1,861 meters, the sea cliffs at Cabo Girão, the botanical gardens of Funchal with plant collections from multiple continents, and several coastal and mountain viewpoints. The route also incorporates examples of traditional levada irrigation channels, which have distributed water across the island for centuries.
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25 Fontes Falls
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Posto Florestal do Fanal
6.9 km
Risco waterfall
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Véu da Noiva Falls
9.2 km
Miradouro dos Ilhéus da Ribeira da Janela
1.9 km
Natural pools of Porto Moniz
365 m
Teleférico Achadas da Cruz
4.4 km
Aquário da Madeira
104 m
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
13.7 km
Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
10.9 km
Pico Ruivo do Paul
12.9 km
Porto Moniz Light
298 m
Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
13.1 km
Capela de São Lourenço
12.1 km
Laje beach
6.7 km
Fanal
7.3 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte
7.6 km
Chão da Ribeira
8.1 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
13.1 km
Câmara Municipal de São Vicente
13.3 km
Igreja de São Pedro
9.9 km
Igreja de São João Baptista
12.2 km
Foz da Ribeira da Janela
1.9 km
Miradouro do Véu da Noiva
8.8 km
Fontanário de 1887
625 m
Miradouro da Vila do Porto Moniz
904 m
Foz da Ribeira de São Vicente
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