Natural Pool Trips in Madeira: The Best 7

1.Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring Madeira’s west and north coasts in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. Guides such as Justino, Justinho, and Jake combine local stories with steep mountain roads, off-road shortcuts, waterfalls, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Madeira wine tasting. Hotel pickup is included around Funchal.

“Was amazing all day trip,highly recommend, unforgettable trip. Beautiful Island Madeira, our Guide was very funny and friendly. Was extremely nice roads.”

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2.West Side Jeep Tour with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 293 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours exploring Madeira’s west and north coasts in a small-group Land Rover tour from Funchal. Visit Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente, with time for swimming, wine, and poncha. Guides such as Justino, Nuno, Felipe, and Patricia add local stories and flexible stops.

“it was excellent from start to finish Justino was very knowledgeable and great at the shortcuts his driving wasn't bad either definitely would recommend overall 5***** rating”

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3.Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal & Fanal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to seven, crossing Madeira’s south and northwest by 4x4 Jeep. Your guide may be Ricardo, João, Nuno, Ruben, or another member of the team. Expect black-sand beaches, Cabo Girão, off-road mountain roads, Porto Moniz pools, Fanal Forest, and plenty of photo stops.

“This trip was so much fun! Our guide was really professional, nice, funny and thoughtful. We really enjoyed the whole day, the great company and the off-road experience. I recommend this trip to everybody visiting Madeira!”

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4.Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4×4 Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride from Funchal into Madeira’s northwest with guides such as Miguel, Duarte, Philippe, or Spencer. This eight-hour 4x4 trip uses rough mountain roads to reach Encumeada, Paul da Serra, Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and volcanic pools. Hotel pickup is free in Funchal and Caniço. Lunch and pool entry cost extra.

“Great experience and really good fun. Definitely value for money and Duarte was a fantastic guide for the day adding his own touch to the experience.”

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5.Porto Moniz – Natural Swimming Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Travel from Funchal across Madeira’s west and north coasts, stopping at Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava, Encumeada, Porto Moniz, Seixal, São Vicente, and Câmara de Lobos. You get about two hours in Porto Moniz for lunch and, in suitable weather, a swim in the volcanic pools. Guides such as Paolo, André, Gloria, and Sergio are known for lively commentary.

“What a wonderful experience! We had ample time in each place and it was lovely to take in the west part of the island. Sergio, our tour guide, was absolutely brilliant. I would 100% recommend this tour to everyone.”

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6.West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

Spend eight hours crossing Madeira’s dramatic west, from Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to Encumeada, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente. A certified multilingual guide handles the driving and local context. Lunch and Cabo Girão’s glass viewpoint fee cost extra, and swimming depends on weather and available time.

“Excellent value for money. Your guide was knowledgable giving plenty of local info. Best part was the swim in the pools.”

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7.Private Jeep Tour: Amazing West Full-Day Tour incl Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring western Madeira in a private jeep with a local guide. Expect cliff views, rough mountain roads, Fanal’s old laurel trees, Porto Moniz swimming pools, Seixal beach, poncha, and room for your group of up to eight.

“Jake was the best tour guide and Madeira is such a beautiful island! We absolutely loved this tour and thank goodness he was a great driver because some of the roads were took were not paved. It was so fun for the entire family - teenagers too!”

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