Porto Moniz - Natural Swimming Pools

By Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks · listed in west Madeira day tours from Funchal

Our take

This is the west day that swaps the Fanal forest for the Encumeada viewpoint at 1,007 m, with views over both sides of the island.

Porto Moniz gets two hours for lunch and the pools. Ribeira Brava and Câmara de Lobos get 45 minutes each, which is longer than most west days give a village.

All fees and taxes are listed as included, yet the Cabo Girão stop is marked as admission not included. Ask what your ticket covers. The group is listed as 15, while the pickup note mentions about 16 and says it can grow in peak season.

Trip type
Shared tour with stops
Duration
8 hours
Listed group limit
about 15 to 16 travellers
Price
from €35 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Rating
4.67/5 from 64 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.7 from 42 reviews
Languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Details as of
21 September 2026

Before you book

  • All fees and taxes are listed as included, yet Cabo Girão is marked as admission not included. Ask before you pay.
  • The listed group limit is 15; the pickup note says groups of around 16, larger in peak season.
  • Pickup covers central Funchal and the main hotel area, 99 points listed. Pedestrian and restricted streets may need a short walk.
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 09:00.
  • Lunch isn't included.
  • The stop order in the listing and its description disagree about Câmara de Lobos. Check the running order with the guide.
  • Book at least 12 hours ahead. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
  • At least one traveller aged 7 or over per booking, up to 15 people per booking.

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Programme

  1. Pickup in central Funchal or the main hotel area
  2. Cabo Girão, 30 minutes
  3. Ribeira Brava, 45 minutes
  4. Encumeada viewpoint, 20 minutes
  5. Porto Moniz, 2 hours
  6. Miradouro do Véu da Noiva, 20 minutes
  7. São Vicente, 30 minutes
  8. Câmara de Lobos, 45 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
  1. Cabo Girao

    Then we travel to the magnificent Cabo Girão lookout, which is 580m high and has a glass balcony, famous for being the highest in Europe and the second highest cliff in the world.

  2. Ribeira Brava

    Traveling along the coast of the island we quickly reach the village of Ribeira Brava, where we can visit a church dating from the 15th century.

  3. Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12

    Then, we head to the Encumeada viewpoint, 1007m high, to enjoy beautiful views overlooking the north and south coast of the island and also to the valleys of Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.

  4. Porto Moniz

    Stop for lunch and extra time in the coastal town of Porto Moniz - home to the largest volcanic natural pools in Madeira. On our descent towards the city we can enjoy fantastic views, especially from the volcanic pools in their entirety. In good weather it is possible to take a dip, so come prepared.

  5. Miradouro do Veu da Noiva

    Then we make a brief stop overlooking the black sand beach and natural pools of the village of Seixal Along the way, we are pleased to pass by several waterfalls, namely the famous and stunning waterfall of Véu da Noiva. Looking at the water coming down from the mountain, you can see how the face of the rock has been delicately sculpted by the wind and rain for millions of years to form what can only be described as the perfect art form.

  6. Sao Vicente

    Next, we visit the picturesque neighboring village of São Vicente, where you can visit a beautiful 17th century church before returning to Funchal.

  7. Camara De Lobos

    Located 5 km from the city of Funchal, our first stop is the picturesque and famous fishing village of Câmara de Lobos; a favorite painting spot by Winston Churchill!

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

Paid separately

  • Lunch

Meeting point, pickup and return

Hotel pickup included. 99 pickup points listed by the operator.

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.

Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 12 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.

Cancellation, weather and limits

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
  • 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before

The operator's conditions, as written

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adult rate: ages 7 to 99

Ratings by source

4.67/5 from 64 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.7 from 42 reviews.

Review counts by star, per source
SourceAverageReviews54321
Viator4.742338010
Tripadvisor4.522164101

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks's own words, from the Viator listing.

Adventurous villages and spectacular views make Madeira perfect for those who wish to spend their holidays off the beaten path. This is the perfect tour.

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Who checked this

Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.

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