Holidays in Porto Moniz

Imagine, a glass of wine in hand, watching the sun dipping slowly into the warm, blue-green Atlantic. A magical red glow appears around silhouettes of rugged, shattered rocks popping out of the water, casting fairytale shapes. Around you is a peaceful garden of cobbles, orange tiles and white-washed walls, and a smiling old man ambling past. Behind, you look up at the sharp, steep hills, covered in the greenery and vegetation which creates the magical feel of the Madeira archipelago. This is evening one of your Porto Moniz holidays, set in a small town on the main island of Madeira.

Planning Porto Moniz Holidays

It is never a bad time to book Porto Moniz holidays, thanks to Madeira's unique climate and consistent year-round temperatures between 20-30°C. Arriving to the town is easy, with Porto Moniz holidays often beginning by flying into Funchal. From there, Porto Moniz is reached via a short taxi ride, a challenging-but-rewarding tussle with the local buses, or a pre-arranged transport from a hotel. Once in Porto Moniz, little more than feet are required to get around, so set your clock to GMT (or GMT-1) and relax.

Porto Moniz Highlights and Recommendations

Porto Moniz holidays can be spent entirely between the beach's sand and warm water. However, for an alternative swimming experience, try the iconic Porto Moniz Lava Pools, a truly unique opportunity to feel nature's wild beauty and blissful calm at the same time. Or venture further inland, to discover an entire world of natural wonders in the mystical hills surrounding Porto Moniz. Especially recommended is the Veu da Noiva waterfall, which will mesmerize kids and adults alike. Time in the town itself is well-spent, too. Place yourself somewhere within Porto Moniz's maze of buildings, oozing European chic and African calm. Come sundown, find a cafe to sit in, order a glass of Madeira's world-famous wine, and enjoy the colourful display!