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.

Porto Moniz — Map

Porto Moniz — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 13°–20°
15° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 13°–20°
15° at night
11 rainy days
4 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in March

Great

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 13°–20°
15° at night
9 rainy days
5 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in April

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 14°–21°
16° at night
7 rainy days
6 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in May

Great

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 15°–22°
17° at night
6 rainy days
9 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze

Typical weather in June

Great

23° · extremes 17°–25°
19° at night
3 rainy days
8 sunny days
Humid air
Light breeze

Typical weather in July

Great

24° · extremes 19°–26°
20° at night
1 rainy day
7 sunny days
Humid air
Light breeze

Typical weather in August

Great

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 20°–27°
21° at night
3 rainy days
12 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze

Typical weather in September

Great

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 20°–26°
21° at night
7 rainy days
10 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze

Typical weather in October

Good

23° · extremes 18°–25°
20° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
Humid air
Light breeze

Typical weather in November

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 16°–23°
18° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze

Typical weather in December

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 14°–21°
16° at night
13 rainy days
4 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

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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