Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Natural Lava Pools in Madeira, Portugal

Natural Lava Pools in Madeira, Portugal
Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal. Located in the Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, Porto Moniz is a village of Madeira – a popular resort. One of the most popular and attractive features of the village are natural volcanic pools.
The whole archipelago is of a volcanic origin, therefore these natural pools are quite common among such islands. The pools get inundated with salty water, which thaws and becomes very pleasant to swim in. Other attractions in the village include an aquarium and a science museum.
Why to go there?
Madeira is a nice tourist destination, while lava pools are exciting and popular bathing spot, providing an exhilarating dip.
When to go there?
The season from May to October is the warmest, but there are no extreme temperature changes all year round.
How to get there?
Get to Madeira by plane or boat. Get around by bus, taxi or rent a car.

Porto Moniz-Photo by Michel Van Kooten

Porto Moniz-Photo by Francis Naef
Photo by Francis Naef
Porto Moniz-Photo by Monica Silva
Photo by Monica Silva
Porto Moniz-Photo by Bas Meelker
Photo by Bas Meelker
Porto Moniz-Photo by Axelle Lança
Photo by Axelle Lança
Porto Moniz
Photo by Unknown
Porto Moniz-Photo by Diego Freitas
Photo by Diego Freitas
Porto Moniz-Photo by Tomáš Bošanský
Porto Moniz-Photo by albert barker
Photo by albert barker
Porto Moniz-Photo by Sérgio Martins

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