Madeira · PORTO MONIZ NATURAL POOLS TOURS
Lava pools on the north-west corner that the Atlantic refills over the rocks at every high tide. It is a long drive each way from Funchal, so the 15 below are compared on what else the day picks up — Fanal, Seixal, São Vicente — and how long you actually get in the water.
Open-roof 4x4 tour from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk and Fanal Forest, with guide and Wi-Fi.
“Hold into your hats and be ready to experience full on 4WD!!! Saw a lot of Madeira I wouldn't have!! Including the suicidal geckos!!”
Full-day West Madeira jeep safari with hotel pickup, off-road stops, Cabo Girão views, and a swim in Porto Moniz natural pools.
“The whole day out was great. Our guide, Roberto, was extremely good at describing everything in detail from historical to botanical. Well worth doing, highly recommended. Thanks Roberto!!”
Full-day Madeira 4x4 Jeep tour with off-road shortcuts, scenic west and north stops, plus swims at Porto Moniz and Seixal.
“It’s not for the weak! Very bumpy ride down single lane roads and paths! But we had a lot of fun! Justin was a great driver!”
Private 4x4 jeep safari from Funchal with hotel pickup, English guide, and flexible stops like Porto Moniz pools or São Vicente caves.
“Nick was extremely knowledgeable and fun. It started out raining but he was so positive and was up to take us wherever we wanted and it cleared up and we had an amazing time. He brought the island to life letting us know the history and best spots and ended up tasting the island drink Poncha. Would highly recommend this tour”
Madeira 4WD jeep tour with Cabo Girao skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz pools, and Fanal forest, ending in Funchal.
“The Jeep tour was absolutely fantastic – a perfect mix of nature, adventure, and local insight. Our guide was super friendly, funny, and shared lots of interesting stories about Madeira. The off-road parts through the mountains were a real highlight – you get to see places that are impossible to reach with a regular car. The stops were well chosen: stunning viewpoints, charming villages, waterfalls, and even a cozy local café. The western landscapes are breathtaking – from lush green valleys to the wild coastline of Porto Moniz. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to truly experience Madeira, not just see it. Comfortable Jeeps, great atmosphere, and…”
Full-day Madeira 4x4 tour with Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest, and the Cabo Girão Skywalk glass floor views.
“Fantastic day out and great value for money. Our driver, Rui, was extremely knowledgable and a skilful driver. Fun day and definitely recommended”
A full-day 4x4 route through Madeira’s north, with viewpoints, quick village stops, and optional volcanic pool swims near Porto Moniz and Seixal.
“Great experience and really good fun. Definitely value for money and Duarte was a fantastic guide for the day adding his own touch to the experience.”
4x4 Farowest safari from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools and Paul da Serra levada walk, with small-group pickup and English guide.
“Foi um dia inesquecível e aventureiro. Ricardo foi um grande guia. Só o podemos recomendar. Muito obrigado!”
Spend a full day in a 4WD Jeep exploring Madeira’s west and northwest, ending at Porto Moniz natural swimming pools.
“Ottima e divertente modo di esplorare l'isola. La guida simpatica e molto preparata ci ha fatto trascorrere un'ottima giornata.”
A small-group west Madeira day trip to Cabo Girão and Porto Moniz natural pools, with pickups, viewpoints, and time to swim.
“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…”
7.5-hour Madeira west tour from Funchal with Cabo Girão glass views, Fanal forest paths, Porto Moniz lava pools, and Veu da Noiva waterfall.
“Excellent trip and our guide gave plenty of knowledge and history about Madeira. All the places we visited were gorgeous and there was plenty of time to take some awesome photos. Highly recommend”
Small-group west Madeira day in a quiet electric van, with Cabo Girão views, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz pools, and poncha tastings.
“Excellent trip. Thanks Roberto. You said you would find the sun, and you did😀”
See Madeira’s west in a small 4x4 day trip: Véu da Noiva, Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão Skywalk, and Fanal forest.
“A jam packed tour, seeing so much of the West Side of the island was wonderful. Our tour guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable, so we had an awesome time. We really enjoyed this tour, driving around in the jeep made it all the more eventful too.”
Private Jeep tour of Madeira’s west, from Câmara de Lobos to Porto Moniz pools, with poncha, wine tastings, and skywalk views.
“Jake was the best tour guide and Madeira is such a beautiful island! We absolutely loved this tour and thank goodness he was a great driver because some of the roads were took were not paved. It was so fun for the entire family - teenagers too!”
8-hour NW Madeira 4WD jeep tour from Funchal with quick nature stops and a swim at Porto Moniz volcanic pools.
“Excellent way to really get a feel for the island. Be sure to bring or wear a bathing suit and enjoy the pools of water. Nice lunch stop also. Count the number of tunnels, amazing.”
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