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Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

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Built against a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the charming seaside village of Porto Moniz on the north-west tip of Madeira is known for its natural salt-water swimming pools surrounded by volcanic rock formations. Life here revolves around the outdoors; the village started out as a fishing and farming outpost and you’ll see the tropical fruit plantations along the hillside as you walk around.

Porto Moniz, Madeira, 9270

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Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

Uncover the natural splendor surrounding Funchal on this full-day northern wonders Jeep trip. Stay from Funchal’s well-trodden paths in a fully-equipped Jeep to see the awe-inspiring plateaus at Paul da Serra. Admire the natural Porto Moniz pools, formed by volcanic activity long ago, as well as the renowned São Vicente vineyards and Cabo Girao.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces: Open 4x4 Full Day Tour

Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces: Open 4x4 Full Day Tour

Delve into the spectacular landscapes of Madeira’s northwest coast on an explorative full-day tour from Funchal. Accompanied by your guide, travel through scenery of outstanding natural beauty, gazing at landmarks like Paul da Serra and Porto Moniz. Head deep into the mysterious forest on a guided hike; gain an insightful glimpse into Portuguese culture; and, weather permitting, sink your toes into the silky sands of the black sandy beach of Seixal.

8 hours
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Full-Day Jeep 4x4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour to Natural Pools

Full-Day Jeep 4x4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour to Natural Pools

Stray from the beaten path and see a side of Funchal that’s inaccessible to traditional tour vehicles on an excursion by 4x4 Jeep. As well as receiving personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people, you’ll discover landscape that feature everything from mountains and waterfalls to fishing villages and natural pools.

8 hours
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Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

Madeira Island’s western shores are home to natural sea pools, traditional fishing villages, soaring cliffs, and dense forests, but reaching the top sites requires local knowledge. On this tour, travel from your Canico, Funchal, or Machico hotel via air-conditioned minibus, and reach the sites with ease. Hit sites of interest including Câmara de Lobos, Porto Moniz, and the Ribeira Brava, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

8 hours
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Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience

Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience

Get outside and see Funchal at its best on this full-day tour to a wine area, lava pools, a waterfall, a forest, and spectacular viewpoints. Save hours of research time by having a full itinerary planned out for you. Highlights include Seixal's lava pools, Véu da Noiva waterfall, Porto Moniz volcanic pools, and Cabo Girão sea cliff.

8 hours
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West Tour Madeira Highly Recommended !ATTENTION Minimum 2 People for this Tour.

West Tour Madeira Highly Recommended !ATTENTION Minimum 2 People for this Tour.

Find the most photo-worthy views on the western side of Madeira during a small-group day trip, led by a local guide. In a small group that's limited to just eight travelers, you'll explore the coastal areas and the island's central plateau on a route that takes in highlights like the Porto Moniz natural swimming pools and Sao Vicente village. A tasting of Madeira wine is an extra perk.

7 hours
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Full-Day Madeira North West Coast Safari from Funchal

Full-Day Madeira North West Coast Safari from Funchal

Venture off-road to explore Madeira’s northwest coast on this full-day, small-group safari from Funchal. Take the scenic route between Ribeira Brava and Porto Moniz in an open-top safari vehicle; enjoy spectacular views of the Cabo Girão sea cliffs, and explore the dark-sand beach of Seixal.

8 hours
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Porto Moniz 4x4 West tour

Porto Moniz 4x4 West tour

See a side of Madeira that many visitors miss, and enjoy an intimate way to explore: this small-group, 4x4 tour will introduce you to some of the island’s most spectacular scenery. In the morning, meet your guide at your Funchal hotel and hop aboard your open-top vehicle. You’ll discover the Serra de Água region, will wend your way through the mountains at Encumeada, and will swim in lava pools in Porto Moniz. After lunch (own expense) finish the tour at Seixal, where you can spy waterfalls and other highlights.

8 hours
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West Side Private Full Day Madeira Tour

West Side Private Full Day Madeira Tour

Embark on a guided adventure of the west side of Madeira that helps you uncover beautiful scenery, places that locals love, and lots of surprises along the way too. Exploring the island with a guide helps you access off the beaten path locations that you might not find alone. It also means you don’t have to worry about navigating or hiring a vehicle. Highlights along the way include Cabo Girao viewpoint, Ribeira Brava Beach, and Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools.

5 to 6 hours
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All Madeira In 2 Days Tour

All Madeira In 2 Days Tour

Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience you will never forget!

2 days
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West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest

West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest

Experience the best that western Madeira has to offer in just one day on this exciting tour from Funchal. Join a small group and drive through the stunning natural landscapes of the area. See waterfalls, swim in natural volcanic pools, walk over Europe’s highest sea cliff, and stroll through lush forests. While you explore, your guide provides information about the island from its geology to its history and culture.

8 hours
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Porto Moniz 4WD Jeep Full Day Tour

Porto Moniz 4WD Jeep Full Day Tour

This full-day 4WD Jeep adventure is ideal for travelers who want to get off the beaten track and see impressive natural beauty. By traveling in a 4WD, you’ll access hard-to-reach off-road sites that you wouldn’t be able to access alone. Cross the stunning Laurisilva forest, access ocean views, see waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and much more. Highlights include Serra d’Agua, Paul da Serra, Fanal, Porto Moniz, and Seixal.

8 hours
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Private Complete Madeira Island Tour Full Day

Private Complete Madeira Island Tour Full Day

Discover the best that the Portuguese island of Madeira has to offer on a full-day tour. Visit top locations including the Camara dos Lobos fishing village, Girao Cape, Arieiro Peak, the traditional houses of Santana, and many more. Since this is a private tour, you are able to customize the itinerary to your group’s interests and stop at any place you’d like.

6 to 8 hours
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Price varies by group size

Full Day Tour of Madeira West

Full Day Tour of Madeira West

Experience the west of the beautiful island of Madeira with friendly and professional tour guides. On this 8 hour tour we take you to simply fantastic and unique places in the world. This excursion is almost mandatory when you visit Madeira Island. It's really worth it.

8 hours
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Madeira : West and East Mega Tour in 1 Day with Drinks and Snacks

Madeira : West and East Mega Tour in 1 Day with Drinks and Snacks

Explore both sides of the breathtaking Maderia Island in a single day. Traverse from the eastern tip all the way to the west end, seeing its hidden gems, natural delights, and swimming in fresh waters along the way. Ideal tour for people interested in getting to know the hidden gems of Madeira as well as some of the most popular spots, without the hassle of big groups

9 to 10 hours
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Shore Excursion Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces 4x4 tour

Shore Excursion Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces 4x4 tour

This is a shore excursion with pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal, and lunch included. Enjoy a beautiful and pleasant tour alongside Madeira’s North West Coast, deep in to the forest, thru forgotten and enchanted old roads. Travel along narrow and forgotten stone plastered roads, off road and soak up the scenery. Get a glimpse into the true lifeblood which drives us through life. Enjoy a 15 minutes at a "levada", our water aqueducts that start building at the 15th century and stills using today, learn abour our native forest & flora and the natural reserve of UNESCO. When the weather allows it, you can swim at the volcanic lava pools in Porto Moniz or at Seixal.

8 hours
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Price varies by group size

West of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour

West of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour

The countryside west of Funchal boasts some of Madeira’s most beautiful scenery, but the rugged roads make exploring a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and spin around the island by powerful 4x4 vehicle. Reach attractions including the Paul da Serra plateau and the village of Porto Moniz, admire uninterrupted coastal views, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—restricted to six people.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

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Porto Moniz and Cable Car Tour

Porto Moniz and Cable Car Tour

This tour is an excellent choice for nature lovers. Save time studying maps and planning your Madeira itinerary, and instead, go on this comprehensive tour that showcases Cabo Girão’s skywalk, São Vicente’s waterfalls, Ponta do Pargo, and a scenic cable car ride. See a lot in a day, and also have free time to relax in natural pools and take a break for lunch along the way.

6 hours
Free Cancellation

Madeira Private Jeep 4x4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour incl Natural Pools

Madeira Private Jeep 4x4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour incl Natural Pools

The western side of Madeira features a number of top landmarks and is best explored in a 4x4 vehicle. With a private guide, drive along the coast and through the mountains to discover the best that the west has to offer. Explore Camara de Lobos village, take in the views from Girão Cape, admire the towering Ruivo Peak, and swim in the natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz.

7 to 8 hours
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Special 3 Tours - All "Madeira"

Special 3 Tours - All "Madeira"

Make the most of your limited time in Madeira and join this 3-day tour. Join the small group and traverse the island, stopping at top landmarks including the Camara dos Lobos fishing village, Girao Cape, the Porto Moniz natural pools, Arieiro Peak, and Nun’s Valley. You also have several opportunities to stop at viewpoints to capture beautiful photos of the island and surrounding ocean.

3 days
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4x4 tour Porto Moniz & Cabo Girão 7 hours

4x4 tour Porto Moniz & Cabo Girão 7 hours

Discover Madeira’s top sights on a half-day tour to Porto Moniz and Girão Cape. Join a small group and climb aboard your 4x4 vehicle to travel along the island’s rugged northwest coast. Visit the natural pools of Porto Moniz, where you can take a refreshing dip, and take in the dizzying views from Girão Cape as well as stops at a few other viewpoints.

5 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

West Tour - 4x4 (Small Group)

West Tour - 4x4 (Small Group)

depart in a 4x4 vehicle driven by an experienced guide. Explore the northwest side of Madeira and learn about local traditions, culture and history as you encounter the natural wonders of the region. Taste local food and drinks like poncha and swim in the natural seaside, volcanic lava pools in Porto Moniz. Go for an easy 25-minute walk along a levada and learn about the unique aqueduct system that continues to supply the island with water and produce energy today. Explore a small segment of a vast network of levadas that stretches over 2500 km and admire the beautiful landscape views that these canal walkways offer. See the fauna and flora of the Fanal Forest, including the endemic trees, some over 1000 years old.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

Exorbitant West Tour

Exorbitant West Tour

Though Madeira may seem small, this Atlantic island packs a punch. Discover the western part of the island on a full-day, small-group excursion and make the most of your time. Stop at key landmarks like Girao Cape, the Camara de Lobos village, the Porto Moniz natural pools, and the St. Vincent town. This tour is a great way to get a comprehensive overview of Madeira and explore its top landmarks.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups

4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups

Madeira boasts soaring cliffs, beautiful beaches, and dense forests, but the rugged terrain can make exploring a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Funchal or Caniço hotel and spin across the island by powerful 4x4 vehicle. With your guide at the wheel, reach top attractions including Ponta do Sol and Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra—with free time to swim in the natural sea pools.

7 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

What are people saying about Porto Moniz

Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

Martin_C, Nov 2023

Great trip

Super friendly guide who gave us the right amount of information without being too much. Nice pace of the tour, Pools were closed due to high winds but we did another stop somewhere else to make up for it. Only complaint would be the lunch stop is a little too long and the place we stopped not the greatest but understand there’s not a lot of choice of places at 1500 metres above sea level

Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces: Open 4x4 Full Day Tour

Natalie_C, Oct 2023

Highly recommend!!

Jose was a great tour guide! Informative, thoughtful and funny. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it!! We saw so many amazing views and loved the swimming. He was also an excellent driver so we felt safe.

4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

Ursula_c, Oct 2023

We recommend this tour.

The guides were wonderful, friendly and informative. Wonderful views and not rushed . Excellent food and break stops. Would recommend this tour to anyone.

Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

Dana_M, Oct 2023

Wonderful!

We had wonderful funny guide (sorry, I forgot his name) from Belgium. It was one hell of fun on the tour. We were happy and enjoyed the entire day.

Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces: Open 4x4 Full Day Tour

Ashleigh_F, Oct 2023

Amazing trip

Completely exceeded expectations. We had a really knowledgeable guide (Marco) who supplied us with interesting facts the whole day. We had lots of interesting stops including a swim in volcanic pools and a bar for some poncha. We couldn't have asked for more.

4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

Dace_D, Oct 2023

Unforgettable experience

We booked tour for 6 persons with open rooftop jeep and couldn't be more satisfied with our choice. Our driver Ricardo was amazing, checking out the weather conditions so we could have the best trip. He know and showed us local herbs, the best lunch place and made us drink lot of local drinks (can't complain about that). Highly recommend anyone to experience Madeira vibe with these tours!

West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest

Robert_S, Sep 2023

Great experience

João was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and flexible with the group. The tour itself was great! Be sure to take advantage of the first beach stop. Perfect sand and water. Go for a swim!

West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest

Mike_H, Sep 2023

Great experience!

Our guide/ driver was brilliant! He was knowledgeable, a ton of fun and had lots of energy. Really worthwhile experience that was our intro to Madeira. Highly recommend!

Jeep 4x4 Full Day West, Porto Moniz, Skywalk, Natural swimming pools, waterfalls

jennifertidy, Sep 2023

Spectacular views and local knowledge

We had the most magical full day tour today with Jaime! He was so passionate about the island and had a lot of local knowledge! An expert driver and took us to many beautiful places! The view on top of the mountains was spectacular, as were the coastal views - we really did see a bit of everything today! Thank you, Jen & Mike

Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

8rmv8y7kqt, Oct 2023

A brilliant day!

We had a fantastic day and would highly recommend the tour. Gil was a brilliant guide who was passionate about sharing the delights of the Island, and very knowledgeable. We stood up in the back of the Defender for the off-road section and that was a lot of fun! Loved the pools, Skywalk, steep ‘shortcuts’ and driving through the waterfall. Thanks

Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao

Barb_L, Oct 2023

Much more than we expected

Francisco was a great guide with lots of interesting facts about the island. We got to see lots of the island with some of the best bits involving some cross country driving!!! Would highly recommend.

Jeep 4x4 Full Day West, Porto Moniz, Skywalk, Natural swimming pools, waterfalls

traceydeharo, Oct 2023

Marvellous experience

We had a truly memorable tour of the west of Madeira with Edgar yesterday, we would give this tour more than 5 stars if this was possible. Edgar collected us in the morning promptly in a pristine, clean and very comfortable discovery. The tour was very personal and designed to give us the best experience of the island, avoiding the crowds and showing us places that the average tour wouldn’t be able to go to. Edgar was very knowledgeable and keen to show us and tell us about his beautiful island that he is quite rightly proud of. He was also very attentive to us, making sure we were happy and enjoying the experience. The whole tour felt very personal and was excellent from start to finish. Madeira is beautiful and Edgar’s tour excellent.

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Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest and Cabo Girao
Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces: Open 4x4 Full Day Tour
Full-Day Jeep 4x4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour to Natural Pools
Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

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