Porto Moniz

Images of Porto Moniz Municipality, the most north-western point of the island and also one of the most spectacular.
In the centre of Porto Moniz you will find a little of everything: from handicraft shops to restaurants specializing in fresh fish to several hotels and inns. Porto Moniz has attractions for those who are just visiting and also for those who choose this village to spend their holidays.

Porto Moniz - between mountain and sea

If you approach Porto Moniz from Santana and stop at the Cabanas lookout you will be stunned by the view. You will see Porto Moniz nestled between the mountain, with its layers of cultivated land, and the north coast sea.

Santa viewpoint towards Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz seafront Promenade

Breathtaking view of Porto Moniz from Ribeira da Janela

The Madeira Aquarium (São João Baptista Fort), Porto Moniz

The natural pools in Porto Moniz

The natural pools in Porto Moniz are one of the main attractions of the Parish. Made from volcanic rock the pools are filled naturally by the tides and have a rare beauty. At this bathing complex, which has five lifeguards, you will find a bar, changing rooms with lockers, first aid desk and parking.

The Cachalote Natural Pools, Porto Moniz

Cachalote Restaurant and natural pools, Porto Moniz

Sea water natural pools of Porto Moniz

Cachalote Natural Pools, Porto Moniz

View towards East

Ribeira da Janela viewed from Porto Moniz

Ribeira da Janela

Beach of Ribeira da Janela

The beauty of the North Coast

Seixal

Seixal Beach

View from Seixal towards São Vicente and Ponta Delgada

The views of the north coast will take your breath away.

Véu da Noiva waterfall viewpoint

Port of Seixal Beach Panorama

Natural pools ‘Poças das Lesmas’, Seixal

View from Seixal towards Ribeira da Janela

Porto Moniz Panorama

Fanal, where you can see the Laurissilva vegetation at its best

Fanal ancient trees

Achadas da Cruz and Cable Car

Ribeira da Janela - A walk along the Levadas

Ribeira da Janela Levada

In the mountains above Porto Moniz you can choose one of the many levadas the area has to offer. In this photo you can see the Ribeira da Janela Levada.