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View of Porto Moniz – Porto Moniz Natural Pools loop from Achadas da Cruz

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Achadas Da Cruz

View of Porto Moniz – Porto Moniz Natural Pools loop from Achadas da Cruz

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View of Porto Moniz – Porto Moniz Natural Pools loop from Achadas da Cruz

07:26

16.5km

1,290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

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163 m

View of the Achadas da Cruz cliffs

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Magnificent view of the cliffs, but also a very interesting descent down

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310 m

View of the coast from the Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

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I walked down the trail and found it quite difficult as it was steep and slippery in parts. I cursed myself at times... However, I'm not a good downhill runner - I was overtaken by others who ran down like the chamois without any problems... 😀 Otherwise really great views!

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1.50 km

Trail through the gorge in Madeira Natural Park

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strenuous but doable, great views

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6.40 km

View of Porto Moniz

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The Atlantic, the view, the smell, Madeira. Cool 😎

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8.47 km

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

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The natural pools of Porto Moniz are pools formed by volcanic lava, where the sea naturally penetrates, bringing crystal clear waters.

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8.73 km

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

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Porto Moniz is a pretty little town located in the far northwest of the island. Known for its natural volcanic pools, it is very popular with locals and tourists in summer. Porto Moniz has the safest port on the north coast of the island.

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8.87 km

View of the Porto Moniz coast

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Beautiful view along the cliffs

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16.1 km

View of Fajã da Quebrada Nova and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car

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As an alternative to going down or going up, you can shorten one direction by taking the train

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

4.59 km

2.93 km

2.16 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

5.71 km

5.59 km

2.14 km

1.40 km

1.34 km

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

18°C

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Comments

March 14, 2024,Küstenblick Porto Moniz – Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz Runde von Achadas da Cruz

The route can be completed in 4 hours for experienced hikers.

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February 3, 2022,🇵🇹 Madeira: Achada da Cruz - Porto Moniz

It was raining everywhere this morning so we settled in for a day of sightseeing... but it was sunny on the other side of the island and we were able to do this awesome tour. Because we were so hooked, we combined two tours. It starts at the cable car in Achada da Cruz. From here you walk down a …

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May 15, 2025,☀️🦎Von Achadas da Cruz🚡 ☘️🪾🌳nach Porto Moniz🦎☀️

Today we took the bus to Achadas da Cruz to the Teleferico, mainly to avoid the steep descent. After our lunch break around 1 p.m., there were quite a few people queuing, and we waited for about an hour 🙈

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September 7, 2022,Porto moniz-Seilbahn Achanas über die Steilküste

Very difficult route that requires sure-footedness and good physical condition. Do the climb before noon! Take at least 3 liters of water with you. Not recommended in the rain as it is very steep in many places. Safety rope often present when descending. Tour along the levadas in the shade. The last steep climb was done by cable car. So, …

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May 17, 2022,🇵🇹 Von Achadas da Cruz nach Porto Moniz

Right at the beginning I would like to say that it was a strenuous tour, even if it wasn't 10 km long. Due to the heat, we made slow progress and took several drinking breaks.
We started at the mountain station of the Teleférica Achadas of the Cruz. The path down to the Calhau das Achadas Gardens was not only …

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View of Porto Moniz – Porto Moniz Natural Pools loop from Achadas da Cruz

View of the Achadas da Cruz cliffs

View of the coast from the Zona Especial de Conservação das Achadas da Cruz

Trail through the gorge in Madeira Natural Park

View of Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

Porto Moniz Natural Pools

View of the Porto Moniz coast

View of Fajã da Quebrada Nova and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car

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