Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

One of our highlights on our trip! We loved it here because it felt very secluded however there was plenty of space to sunbathe and plenty of rock pools to enjoy, it wasn’t too busy when we visited in May but as the summer rolls on, the popularity will increase as it is a popular stop on tours. The facilities are good with showers and toilets being clean and around the area there’s the old pools up the other end and there are a lot of shops such as a spar and a restaurant in the place. Once you go in you cannot leave without buying a new ticket so be aware of this.

A decent spot, especially on a hot day, but crowded and chilly water. Parking is available nearby up, and entry to the natural ocean pools costs €3. A locker facility where you can store belongings coast 5€. The water is cold, particularly in the pools closer to the ocean. There’s a shallow kids’ area and a deeper section for adults. Worth a visit if you don’t mind cold water, great for a refreshing dip and scenic photos.

What an unique experience it is! Swimming next to high waves of the ocean, with partly ocean floor beneath you. Earlier we had gone there at sunset time, the sunset views are simply mesmerising. The entire pool turns golden. The pool was closed at that time so we again went the next morning and had the experience of our life. With such stunning views, fishes swimming along side you, people just enjoying and the waves coming straight at you, its everything you can ask for . Its a must visit when coming to Madeira . Porto Moniz has the best natural pool in the entire island. It also has good shower areas and changing rooms so you have no hassle .

Beautiful place. Open and spacious, even when lots of people are visiting. Cost was only 3.00€ Restrooms and showers. I think there are lockers available as well, but i held onto my bag. I'm not sure where the parking is, but there was plenty of free street parking. It's really beautiful. Water was chilly when I was there (June). It's still refreshing. You can order food and drinks on site. I would love to come back when I have more time. The sunshine can be unpredictable due to cloud cover.

I cannot describe this place in one word. I was amazed by the view itself. No words can describe. I went here in February 2023. We got a free entry from our hotel Aqua Natura Porto Moniz Madeira. The water was cold. It is worth a visit!!! I recommend this place when you are in Madeira. In the old natural swimming pool, we did not get charged for the entry fee. This one, you must buy a ticket to enter.

It’s an amazing place to visit… but get crazy busy in the afternoon. And you are paying to lay on a concrete floor which is not the most luxurious. No street parking so just pay €1.50 for the official parking

Street parking in this part of Porto Moniz is a challenge, so we used the closest paid parking we could find, almost right next to the pools at the aquarium. We decided to use the serviced "Porto Moniz" pools because of the available changing rooms and showers. Great experience, wonderful views of the ocean, chilly water, but quite refreshing. Only 3 € for adult entry, our student son got in with a 50% discount. Awesome place.

We stopped here on our all day island tour while here on a cruise ship. Everyone else in our tour opted for lunch and I opted to swim. It was mid-April and the water was quite cold, about 18C / 64F, most people were just sunning on the warm platforms, or just had a quick dip. Some people were snorkelling but there is nothing to see, I only spotted a few small white fish. Anyway, it is a beautiful place with entrancing views so I enjoyed it, and hope there was some health benefits also!