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Porto Moniz

Village · Madeira, 🇵🇹 Portugal
Population 2,711
Area 55 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Madeira
Official website www.cm-portomoniz.pt
Porto Moniz

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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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Porto Moniz Highlights

Porto Moniz is defined by the dramatic landscapes of the Paul da Serra plateau, the largest in Madeira at 1,500 meters above sea level. This region features the 25 Fontes waterfalls in the Rabaçal valley and the ancient laurel forests of Fanal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key landmarks include Pico Ruivo do Paul, offering panoramic views of the island's north and south coasts, and various miradouros overlooking the deep Ribeira Funda valley and the rugged Atlantic coastline.

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Peaks and Viewpoints

Porto Moniz features a unique landscape dominated by the Paul da Serra plateau, Madeira's largest moorland at 1,500 meters elevation. This region offers a transition from the ancient, UNESCO-protected Laurissilva forests of Fanal to the dramatic 450-meter vertical cliffs of Achadas da Cruz. The area is characterized by high-altitude peaks like Pico Ruivo do Paul, which provides views of both the north and south coasts, and traditional agricultural fajãs accessible via steep coastal cable cars.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 8°–13°
  • 10° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 8°–12°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 8°–12°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 8°–13°
  • 10° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 9°–14°
  • 11° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 11°–15°
  • 13° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 13°–17°
  • 14° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 14°–18°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 14°–18°
  • 15° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 13°–17°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 11°–15°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 9°–14°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+351
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Tours & Activities

25 Fontes Falls
Drive
Paul da Serra
Drive
Posto Florestal do Fanal

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