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Porto Moniz is a small village located in the north shore of Madeira Island and it’s very well known by it’s crystal clear water natural swimming pools. This swimming pools are actually the result of volcanic activity of the past in the island, created by lava and molded by the sea.
What is so great about the pools at Porto Moniz, besides their natural beauty, is that you can benefit and enjoy the Ocean at Madeira while being safe about the danger of the deep sea and large waves of the …
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Almost every fajã (a fajã is a small portion of land that goes into the sea) in Madeira is used to produce and grow cultures of some kind.
A famous one near Câmara de Lobos is Fajã of Cabo Girão! Fajã of Cabo Girão is one of the most beautiful fajãs in the island. You can get there by taking a ride in a cable car, and although the views are amazing, it is not advised if you’re afraid of heights.
In addition, at Miradouro of Cabo Girão, and as you can …
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The wonderful ‘25 Fontes’ Levada crosses right through the heart of Madeira Island, where the sightseeing is truly amazing and birds don’t run away when you go near by, in fact, they even come to you…
The journey begins at Paúl da Serra and from there you can find your way to Rabaçal. You can go by foot, but you may also pick up the regular transport, a 9 seats van that comes by every 20 minutes. If you want to go in the van, the tickets’ prices go from 3€ …
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Câmara de Lobos, named after the finder of Madeira Island, Gonçalves Zarco also known as Gonçalves da Câmara de Lobos, is famous because of its fishing traditions and it is also the land where most of the internationally branded Madeira Wine is produced.
In addition, since population is about 16.800 inhabitants, it is one of the smallest villages in Madeira. So, in this village, everything seems amazingly beautiful and calm, from its fisherman’s dock, to the garden on the top of a single rock. The views to the sea and Cabo …
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Pico Areeiro
Pico do Areeiro, at almost 1900 meters high, it is the second tallest mountain in the Madeira archipelago.
A place that is visited a lot during the winter snows. Since it is almost covered with clouds and fog during all time, it is advised that you only visit it when the skies are clear and when the clouds are low. On the top of it you can find one small hotel, a souvenir shop, and a Bar which you can visit to have a warm coffee during the winter (currently …

