Tours and Tickets to Experience Porto Moniz
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- The Porto Moniz saltwater pools are open year-round, entry is by paid ticket.
- Some of the pools are wheelchair accessible and there are disabled changing facilities.
- Take the nearby Achadas da Cruz cable car to access the beautiful Fajã da Quebrada Nova, cut off from the rest of the island by mountains.
- There are many hiking trails to be explored nearby; if you go hiking remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring water and sunscreen.
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It’s free to visit the coastal village of Porto Moniz. Some small-group half-day tours that visit waterfalls and forests start from US$35 and tend to depart from Funchal. Tours that combine Porto Moniz with attractions in the west and north of Madeira are more expensive, but typically include lunch and transport.
The main attractions in Porto Moniz are the Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, lava-formed pools filled with water from the Atlantic Ocean; the Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint, which overlooks the rugged Madeiran coastline; and Miradouro do Cabo Calhau, offering spectacular views of the ocean.
Yes, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés in Porto Moniz. Many are traditional and unassuming, serving sandwiches and snacks. Because of its prime location on the Atlantic coast, Porto Moniz is a great place to sample freshly caught seafood dishes such as grilled limpets.
Yes, you can hike in Porto Moniz; the area boasts multiple hiking trails. The most popular route is Rota da Antiga ER 101, which runs along an old ocean road once considered one of the world’s most dangerous. The 12-mile (20-kilometer) out-and-back trail is considered hard due to its steep inclines, but it’s well worth the effort for the views.
Yes, there are a variety of hotels in Porto Moniz. They range from luxurious 4-star options overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to more traditional guesthouses a little in from the coast. Some of the hotels have spas that make use of the alleged therapeutic properties of the saltwater surrounding the island.