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Madeira Brief ride - Porto Moniz

West tour - the opportunity to see, in a day, important highlights of the island. Porto Moniz, Seixal, Sao Vicente, Encumeada.

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Madeira Brief ride - Porto Moniz

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  1. Porto Moniz

  2. Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. It is located west of Santana and Machico, and northwest of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 2,711, in an area of 82.93 km². Along the steep eroded shore of the volcanic island of Madeira there are numerous natural arches. At Porto Moniz on the far south west shore are a pair of arches among the eroded lava features. The Natural Pools of Porto Moniz are one of the main attractions of the north coast of the Island of Madeira. This point of interest wins over a growing number of visitors for the peculiarity of its beauty and the comfort offered by its infrastructures. Of volcanic origin - formed over millennia by the cooling of lava - the natural physiognomy of these pools allows the constant entry of seawater. The water is therefore considered of an excellent quality level, given its ceaseless renewal. Helipad located in Porto Moniz, North of Madeira Island: Initially projected has an emergency Heliport to be used with the old SA-330 Puma Helicopters the structure doesn´t hold the weight of the modern AW101 Merlin, the helicopter used by the emergency teams today. It´s mainly used by smaller tourism helicopters

  3. This whole region is deeply marked by the botanical diversity of the Laurissilva Forest, which from its height confronts the imposing northern sea, through its ridges, cliffs and coves. UNESCO World Heritage since 1999, the Laurissilva forest is a unique natural treasure.

  4. Ilhéu Mole is a small island off the north coast of Madeira at Porto Moniz, only about 200m across. On top is a small hexagonal lighthouse, Farol do Porto Moniz

  5. Porto Moniz viewpoint

  6. Araucaria

  7. Descent to Porto Moniz

  8. Porto Moniz

  9. Metrosideros, pohutukawa, New Zealand's native Christmas tree

  10. The Helipad

  11. Volcanic cliffs in the natural swimming pool of Porto Moniz on the island of Madeira

  12. Theoutcrops of dark basalt rocks form 2 groups of tidal rock pools, popular for swimming. This is easter pool

  13. Window to Ilhéu Mole, Porto Moniz - Madeira

  14. Ilhéu Mole, Porto Moniz - Madeira

  15. São João Baptista Fort

  16. São João Baptista Fort is a replica of the fort that was built here in 1730. This is where the Madeira Aquarium is located

  17. São João Baptista Fort

  18. The western group has been turned into a lido complex which is safer for family bathing

  19. The natural swimming pools of Porto Moniz are saltwater pools created in lava formations by the ocean

  20. Porto Moniz natural pool

  21. The western group

  22. Seixal

  23. Seixal natural pool

  24. Miradouro do Véu da Noiva, scenic lookout on the north coast of Madeira Island

  25. Miradouro do Véu da Noiva, views of a waterfall that pours into the ocean!

  26. Miradouro do Véu da Noiva, Agave Attenuata 'Fox Tail Agave'

  27. Along the steep eroded shore of the volcanic island of Madeira there are numerous natural arches

  28. Cascata Água d'Alto São Vicente Madeira

  29. São Vicente Madeira

  30. São Vicente Madeira, largest known cave system on Madeira Island

  31. Chapel of Saint Fatima, São Vicente Madeira

  32. Chapel of Saint Fatima, São Vicente Madeira

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