Porto Moniz - Natural Swimming Pools
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Funchal, Portugal
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The island of Madeira is full of activities, ranging from adventurous to relaxing. Discover the western part of Madeira during this small-group tour starting in Funchal. Check out many points of interest including the fishing village of Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girão and the villages of Seixal and São Vicente. You will also stop at the famous natural pools of Porto Moniz, where you can enjoy a dip.
- Get a comprehensive view of Madeira
- Take a short walk in Paul da Serra and enjoy the views
- Hassle-free transfers from selected locations in Madeira
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PICK-UPS AND TRANSPORT Please note that pick-ups are available within Funchal city centre and the main tourist hotel area. Some areas, including pedestrian zones, historic streets in Funchal, and locations with restricted access for the type of transport we use, may not be suitable for direct pick-up. If your accommodation is located outside our pick-up area or in a restricted-access zone, please provide us with your full accommodation address so that we can direct you to the nearest available meeting point in Funchal. Our activities are usually operated in groups of around 16 participants. However, during peak seasons, the type of transport may be adjusted and the number of participants per group may increase, depending on availability and logistical requirements.
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Cabo Girao
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Ribeira Brava
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Porto Moniz
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Sao Vicente
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Camara De Lobos
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Paulina_G
We had a really amazing day with our guide Andre. He shared quite a handful of interesting information about Madeira in an extremely palatable way and because of his funny one liners, the facts actually stayed in our heads. Paired with the amazing views, skillful driving and memorable quotes from our guide, the tour has left a very positive mark on us. We really appreciate being taken care of by Andre and highly recommend the whole experience
Reviews
4.7
based on 62 reviews
Floria_G, Aug 2025
Despite the cloudy weather in Porto Moniz, we had a lovely experience with our tour guide Paolo. He was very informative and his driving skills were top notch! Would highly recommend, thank you !!
Kanubhai_M, Jul 2025
Extremely good,
No hard selling or tipping request.
Explained well.
No stopping at shop or time wasting
Kim_D, May 2025
It started out to be what could’ve been a 5 star but ornatos attitude took a little attitude the second half . I understand we had to wait for people that didn’t make it back in time and that is very try annoying for all of us . It happened at 3 stops and 2 or the 3 was the same person so this is not his fault . We also saw and accident which caused a few mins delay and people driving rental cars also caused issues but he became frustrated. Other than you need more time at the pools if you want to go in and eat . We had to choose so that was a little disappointing. Overall it was a good tour .
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Kim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for choosing Feeling Madeira for your island adventure!
We’re truly happy to hear that, overall, you had a good tour and enjoyed the beautiful sights – especially the stunning Porto Moniz Natural Pools, one of Madeira’s true treasures.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding regarding the unforeseen delays caused by other guests and/or road circumstances. We're sorry if this affected the atmosphere during the second half of the trip, and we’ll certainly share your feedback with our team to help improve the overall experience, even in challenging situations.
As for the time at the pools, we understand how valuable it is to both swim and enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. Your comments are extremely helpful and will be taken into consideration as we review our itinerary timing.
We’d love to welcome you again for another adventure in Madeira – and hopefully deliver a flawless 5-star experience next time! 😊
Warmest regards,
The Feeling Madeira Team
Christopher_S, May 2025
Paolo made this trip so knowledgeable and helpful loves this country. He made us want to come back and do it all again very funny warm and patient. 10 stars to him
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Christopher,
Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! 🥰
We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your day with us on the Porto Moniz – Natural Swimming Pools tour. It means the world to us that Paolo helped make your experience so memorable — he truly is a gem in our team, and we’ll be sure to pass along your lovely words and those "10 stars" to him! 🌟
Knowing that his passion for Madeira inspired you to want to return is the best compliment we could receive. We’ll be here, ready to welcome you with open arms whenever you feel like doing it all again!
Until then, sending our warmest wishes your way.
With gratitude,
The Feeling Madeira Team
Leanne_N, Sept 2024
Excellent tour. Guide very knowledgeable. Porto Moniz highly recommend swimming. Lots of stops at interesting places. Great day out.
Jenny_P, Jul 2024
Amazing tour and amazing host saw so much and the places were amazing. Plenty of time to explore each place and all very friendly
Alda_R, Jul 2024
I had a great experience. The tour guide was excellent and informative. Overall a memorable experience.
Jessica_K, Jun 2024
Had a great time on this tour with a great tour guide. Highly recommend. The weather wasn’t the best when we hit the mountain but it was still so beautiful and worth every penny
Alison_D, Jun 2024
A lovely full day trip of the west and north west of the island. Visited lots of places- enough time to wander around, enjoy the views. I was surprised at the size of the coach though. On the information for booking it did state that the maximum number for the trip would be 15, which was one of the reasons I booked it. However, it was double this, hence the trip was in a coach rather than a minibus. The driver and guide were excellent.
Ashley_C, Jun 2024
The views are incredible. Our tour guide (Paolo) was extremely knowledgeable and interactive. We felt the tour was extremely comprehensive for the western side of the Madeira. Cannot recommend enough!
The perfect amount of time at each spot.
Louise_G, Mar 2024
Great experience with feeling Madeira tour bus. The pools were amazing our guide told us the best one is one with changing rooms. It's only €3 lockers €5.
Belisha_N, Mar 2024
The tour guide Paulo was so good, he spoke for the full duration of the journey which made the time traveled pass quickly.
Carol_S, Feb 2024
A great way to see the island. Gloria was very knowledgeable about everywhere we went past as well as where we stopped. Had a lovely dip at Porto Moniz. Saw some beautiful places. Well worth the money.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Carol!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring the island with Gloria.
It's fantastic to know that she provided you with insightful knowledge about the places you visited and made your experience enjoyable.
We're glad you enjoyed your dip at Porto Moniz and had the chance to see some beautiful spots along the way.
Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your feedback.
We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Feeling Madeira
Letila_B, Jan 2024
The whole tour was amazing! Big shout out to our tour guide Renota who showed us some great spots and provided valuable information :) not to mention the dad jokes lol!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing tour experience with us.
It's wonderful to know that Renato was able to make your tour memorable with great spots and valuable information, topped off with a good dose of dad jokes!
We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to her.
We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
Feeling Madeira
Paulina_G, Dec 2023
We had a really amazing day with our guide Andre. He shared quite a handful of interesting information about Madeira in an extremely palatable way and because of his funny one liners, the facts actually stayed in our heads. Paired with the amazing views, skillful driving and memorable quotes from our guide, the tour has left a very positive mark on us. We really appreciate being taken care of by Andre and highly recommend the whole experience
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience!
We're happy to hear that Andre provided you with an informative and entertaining tour of Madeira.
His ability to blend humor with fascinating insights is truly special, and we're glad it enhanced your journey.
The scenic views, skilled driving, and memorable quotes are all part of our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.
We greatly appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that the tour left a positive mark on you.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Feeling Madeira
Sithandazile_N, Nov 2023
It’s beautiful ! The pools are amazing and there are really good restaurants around. We had an amazing tour guide as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We're absolutely delighted to hear that you found the tour beautiful and enjoyed the amazing pools and restaurants in the area!
It's heartening to know that our tour guide made your experience even more memorable.
We strive to provide exceptional experiences for our guests, and your kind words are a wonderful affirmation of our efforts.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of guiding you again in the future!
Feeling Madeira
Norita_M, Nov 2023
Excellent from start to finish with a brilliant tour guide. Very happy and would recommend to anyone
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour from start to finish and found the guidance to be excellent.
Your happiness and satisfaction are our top priorities, and it means a lot to us that you would recommend our tour to others.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated!
Feeling Madeira
Kate_G, Oct 2023
The weather was absolutely horrendous but we still had a good time and Paulo the driver was a good guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We're glad to hear that you made the best of your experience despite the challenging weather conditions. It's true that sometimes unexpected weather can add an extra layer of adventure to a tour.
Paulo, our driver and guide, played a crucial role in ensuring you had a good time, even under less-than-ideal circumstances. Your positive feedback about him is greatly appreciated.
If you ever decide to return for another visit, we'd be delighted to provide you with another memorable experience, hopefully with more favorable weather. Thank you for choosing our services, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
Debbie_H, Oct 2023
Friendly guide who put so much effort in to the tour . There wasn't a spot he didn't tell us about with humour .
AnaCristina_M, Aug 2023
What a wonderful experience! We had ample time in each place and it was lovely to take in the west part of the island. Sergio, our tour guide, was absolutely brilliant. I would 100% recommend this tour to everyone.
Maria_S, Jul 2023
We had a great day and the swimming pools were amazing! Our guide was very informative and was very knowledgeable
Leonie_T, Jun 2023
Madeira is beautiful. The driver was rude, sarcastic and aggressive. He snapped at multiple passengers. No aircon and broken seats. Pick another operator to see Madeira
Connie_W, May 2023
This trip was amazing, André (Andy Murray) was really friendly and funny and gave us lots of information throughout the whole tour. He made sure that we got everywhere safely and even waited for us when we were running late.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone wishing to see more of the island. It was our favourite activity of the trip!
Lorraine_W, Apr 2023
Great day out seeing lots of places we wouldn't have seen otherwise. The guide was very informative and very kind.
Antje_G, Jan 2023
The landscape is very beautiful and worth it even if the weather was not good on the day we went. The driver/guide Mateus was friendly and did a great job driving in difficult conditions on narrow streets. We were with a small group which was great. You can opt for lunch for an additional price. We didn´t and were glad about it because this gave us more time to explore the beautiful Porto Moniz and have a quick lunch on our own.
Temis_K, Sept 2022
Amazing trip! Porto Moniz is beautiful and we had nice swim. Our guide Alberto was the best! Will recommend this trip any day :)
Catherine_H, Sept 2022
Although the trips run under different names, all excursions to the western parts of Madeira seem to follow the same route, which ends in Porto Moniz, where 2 hours are available for swimming in the pools. One has to reckon with a 15 minute queue to purchase a (3 Euro) ticket at the entrance. The experience was magnificent, though, with ocean waves swapping over the walls of the pools.
Customers are distributed to all available tours. I was collected by a large 50+ passenger bus boarded by several groups (45 minutes wasted on hotel collection time) but then put on a much smaller bus (10-12 people) at the first stop Camara de Lobos. The smaller bus was preferable and the tour guide (Toni) was excellent. We went on to Ribeira Brava, then crossed mountains and went through tunnels towards Sao Vicente and on to Porto Moniz, returning on another mountain route through Encumeada. It was a great nature experience with extraordinarily beautiful views.
EvaT_N, Aug 2022
Porto Moniz is pretty! Stunning vistas along the whole trip. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Definitely worthwhile.
Ellen_M, Jul 2022
Very nice guide, we had a tour over the island. And we were at the porto moniz swimmingpool. It,s an experience. We loved it...
Churchfarm0603, Apr 2022
This is a good tour for anyone without a car wishing to see a bit more of the island. We visited lots of pretty villages and saw view points. The stops are very brief, time for a quick walk and a few pictures and then back in the bus.
The stop at Porto Moniz allowed time to swim in the fabulous pools and get a snack lunch. We loved the swimming pools, which were clean and well organised.
Our driver was excellent at getting everyone on the bus promptly, sometimes being a little curt, but this is a good as all the stops were made accurately. Our driver had lots of knowledge and gave us plenty of information as we travelled.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
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