Atracciones en Porto Moniz

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.

25 Fontes Falls

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

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…

Casa do Elias - Porto Moniz

A coastal viewpoint overlooking the Ribeira da Janela valley and the Atlantic Ocean.

Pico Ruivo do Paul

The highest peak on the Paul da Serra plateau at 1,640 meters, providing 360-degree views of the São Vicente valley and the northern coastline.

Fio

Historic site and viewpoint at Lombo do Fio, featuring an old wire cable system once used to transport agricultural goods between the high cliffs and the shore.

Viewpoint Fanal

Located within the ancient Laurissilva forest, this site offers views of the volcanic landscape and centenarian Til trees, often characterized by dense mountain mist.

Lagoa do Lajeado

A natural lagoon and waterfall fed by the Ribeira do Lajeado, accessible via the Levada do Alecrim hiking trail on the Paul da Serra plateau.

Miradouro sobre a Ribeira Funda

A viewpoint overlooking the deep, verdant ravine of Ribeira Funda and the remote coastal village of the same name.

Cural face

Coastal viewpoint situated above Porto Moniz, offering perspectives of the volcanic swimming pools and the offshore islet of Ilhéu Mole.