Sehenswürdigkeiten in Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz Essentials

Porto Moniz encompasses the rugged northwestern corner of Madeira, characterized by the high Paul da Serra plateau and the ancient Laurisilva forest of Fanal. This selection features the 25 Fontes waterfalls, the 1,640-meter Pico Ruivo do Paul, and the black sand coastline of Seixal. The area is defined by mist-shrouded Til trees, seasonal lagoons like Lagoa do Lajeado, and historic viewpoints like Fio, which once served as a cable transport system for mountain resources.

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25 Fontes Falls

The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island.

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Paul da Serra

Paul da Serra in the municipal county of Ponta do Sol, Madeira, is the largest and most extensive plateau of Madeira, at about 24 km2, with…

Posto Florestal do Fanal

Starting point for hiking trails through the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva forest, surrounded by centuries-old Ocotea foetens trees.

Lagoa do Fanal

Seasonal rainwater pond located in the Fanal crater, surrounded by ancient, twisted laurel trees often covered in mist.

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Casa do Elias - Porto Moniz

Elevated viewpoint providing a clear sightline over the town of Porto Moniz and its volcanic swimming pools.

Pico Ruivo do Paul

The highest point of the Paul da Serra plateau at 1,640 meters, offering 360-degree views across the island.

Frente Mar Seixal

Coastal area featuring a natural black sand beach, a small harbor, and volcanic rock pools.

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Lagoa do Lajeado

High-altitude lagoon and waterfall on the Paul da Serra plateau, reached via the PR17 hiking trail.

Miradouro sobre a Ribeira Funda

Cliffside observation point overlooking the deep Ribeira Funda valley and the northern Atlantic coast.

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Fio

Viewpoint featuring the remains of an old cable system once used to transport wood and crops between the plateau and the coast.