Funchal · PORTO MONIZ & NATURAL POOLS
Volcanic rock pools filled and emptied by the Atlantic, two hours north-west of the city. The 15 below are the trips that get you there and back in a day, compared on route, swimming time and whether lunch is built in.
4WD Madeira tour from Funchal: Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest off-road, Paúl da Serra.
“Superb day with so much to see and do - hotel pick up and enough time to swim at the pools”
Open-top 4x4 safari from Funchal to Fanal Forest and volcanic pools, with swimming breaks, viewpoints, and a guided north Madeira day.
“This is a great way to go around the north of the island and hit all the good spots in an efficient amount of time. I had Pedro as my guide. He was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable about the island. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to maximize their time on the island.”
Open-roof 4x4 day in Madeira: Veu da Noiva, Porto Moniz swimming pools, Cabo Girao skywalk, Fanal forest and Seixal.
“Fantastic trip - great mix of cultural with fun swim at the Porto Muniz pools and off road landrover thrills and spills. Diogo is a fantastic guide !!”
West Madeira jeep safari from Funchal with Fanal, Porto Moniz natural pools, Seixal, and Cabo Girão glass views, plus hotel pickup.
“Our driver quickly and efficiently took us around the island, providing useful and humorous commentary all the while. We saw lots of the different climates of Madeira - misty forests, mountains above the clouds, and some beaches too. Most of the stops were pretty short - around 5 minutes - enough time to walk around a bit and snap some photos, but we got more time to explore at the more interesting places (Porto Moniz and Seixal)”
Full-day Madeira Jeep tour from Funchal to west viewpoints, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz pools, and Seixal black sand.
“If you’re unsure about which tour to choose out of all the many tours on this app, go with this one. Our guide was very friendly, super knowledgeable, and took us on some roads only locals would know. He showed us the most amazing spots and view points one would often see in their dreams or movies. I highly recommend this tour as it will change your mind about wanting to explore or drive on your own.”
Jeep safari from Funchal through West Madeira, including Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz pools, Paúl da Serra, and a swim break.
“Good way to get from Funchal and see the west of the island. Guide was really friendly.”
West Madeira small-group day trip with pickup, Fanal Forest, and Porto Moniz natural pools, plus Cabo Girão and Ribeira da Janela.
“After breakfast at the hotel, we were picked up by our tour guide, Dino. He turned out to be excellent—warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Madeira. Throughout the day he shared stories about local culture, history, and daily life, explaining things clearly without overloading us. It made the island feel more lived-in and less like a checklist of sights. We stopped at a number of places along the west side of the island, but the real highlight was Fanal Forest. There was no fog that day, but the wind was intense, strong enough to physically push us around. The clouds were racing across the sky, changing the landscape second by…”
A small-group West Madeira 4x4 jeep tour with Cabo Girão skywalk, volcanic natural pools, and coastal villages from Funchal.
“the whole day was amazing, you got to see so many different places and our guide justino was extremely knowledgeable about everywhere we went. only improvement would be maybe a newer vehicle.”
Full-day west Madeira tour: Seixal black sand, lava pools, Fanal 4x4 forest, Porto Moniz pools, and Cabo Girão skywalk views.
“Our guide Romero was excellent, knowledgeable and was sensitive to everyone’s comfort and safety. We were. Picked up on time and we stopped at Cabo d Girio skywalk it was fantastic. We then the drive through the local streets which were amazing enough room for one car although it was two way traffic. We couldn’t swim in the pool at Porto Moniz due to the sea being too rough. We stopped for a shorter break and added an extra stop. We went to Fanal and the mist maid it more mysterious and beautiful. We stopped at Jungle Rain restaurant value and quality of food was excellent. Overall a fantastic day…”
Madeira in a 4x4. Small-group 8-hour tour from Funchal with Cabo Girao skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest.
“Our Guide Joao was brilliant and really knew his stuff while also making the whole experience fun. Every destination was great and the views were beautiful. I loved being able to stop off for a swim at the natural pools as well!”
Private 4x4 jeep safari from Funchal with open-top views, customizable stops like Sao Vicente Caves or Porto Moniz pools, and hotel pickup.
“We had a perfect day and enjoyed the trip very much. The guide was very friendly and everything was comfortable and interesting. We can only recommend this to everyone!”
Westside and North Madeira day trip with Achadas da Cruz cable car, Porto Moniz sea pools, Seixal black sand, Fanal forest, and poncha.
“Great trip!! It was the best day of our whole journey :) everything was better than we expected.. Going to all those beautiful places was worth every price! Our Guide was like a friend who lives here and took us on a trip :) Everything was lovely! 100% recommend!”
Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest, and Cabo Girão Skywalk on a small-group Madeira 4x4 day with pickup, guide, and Wi-Fi.
“We had a fantastic day with Mauricio and two other couples. He took us to sites we wouldn’t have seen by bus. The off-road experience was amazing! Our lunch and pincha drinks were delicious (extra cost). We got to see various microclimates around the island. We weren’t rushed at all and covered lots of territory. If you have one trip when visiting, this is it!”
4x4 safari from Funchal to Madeira’s north, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest and viewpoints, with pickup included.
“Prenotato con guida italiana parlava solo spagnolo e inglese non prenoterò più con loro dovrebbero rimborsarci”
4x4 Farowest full-day safari in Madeira from Funchal. Swim at Porto Moniz pools, short levada walk, small-group island views for about $78.
“Foi um dia inesquecível e aventureiro. Ricardo foi um grande guia. Só o podemos recomendar. Muito obrigado!”
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