Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz Camping Site

Porto Moniz camping site is located at the mouth of Ribeira da Janela. Situated in one of the most beautiful locations on the north coast of Madeira, it is one of the best camping areas in Madeira for beach lovers. A 20-minute walk away lies one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, "The Natural Pools of Porto Moniz," a paradise of clear water through volcanic rocks with superb views of the north coast. A 10-minute drive to Seixal Village brings you to natural swimming pools and a unique black beach, surrounded by green forest that will leave you amazed.

Porto Moniz camping site is the only official camping site in Madeira, referenced in several national and international guides. It offers a usable camping area of about 1,500 m². It is equipped with reception, changing rooms, food preparation areas, a kitchen and barbecue, laundry, toilets and a kids' play area. You can also request electricity for your tent for a daily fee (see table below).

Hot Water Showers

Hot water showers are available during two windows each day:

• 09:00 – 10:30
• 19:00 – 21:00

Lockers

Lockers are available to rent for €1.00 per day. When you check out, please lock your locker and leave the key at reception along with your tent number, or place it in the box at the entrance.

Camping Site Rules

This camping site is a shared space — please preserve the environment, respect fellow campers and help keep it a pleasant place to stay.

• Pitching tents: Set up tents in an organised way, keeping safe distances between units and leaving room for others to pass and settle in. Avoid taking up more space than you need.
• Cleanliness: Keep your pitch clean and tidy throughout your stay. Before leaving, return it to the same (or better) condition you found it in. Use the bins provided and recycle whenever possible.
• Shared kitchen: The kitchen is a communal space — use it with respect for other campers. Clean the counters and clear your things after cooking. Utensils, food and personal belongings must be kept in your tent or in a rented locker; do not leave personal items on the counters or in common areas.
• Quiet hours: Avoid noise and disruptive behaviour, especially between 22:00 and 08:00, the mandatory rest period.
• Common areas: Treat toilets, washing areas and other shared facilities with care, and leave them clean for the next person.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the camping site.
• Fire safety: Campfires and equipment that poses a fire risk are not allowed, except in designated, authorised areas. Report any anomaly, fault or irregular situation to reception immediately.

Getting There by Bus

Porto Moniz is served by the following public bus routes:

• Bus 150 — São Vicente ↔ Porto Moniz — timetable (PDF)
• Bus 139 — Funchal ↔ Santa / Porto Moniz — timetable (PDF)
• Bus 80 — Funchal ↔ Porto Moniz via Calheta — timetable (PDF)

Timetables are provided by SIGA, the Madeira regional government's public transport network. Always check the latest schedule on siga.madeira.gov.pt before travelling, as times can change seasonally.

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