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Portugal · Madeira

Best beaches in Porto Moniz

6 ranked beaches in Porto Moniz, Madeira

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Porto Moniz

  1. 1

    Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz

    Natural lava pools, top attraction for visitors

    7.0
  2. 2

    Praia da Laje

    Iconic natural lava pool beach with stunning views

    7.0
  3. 3

    Praia da Ribeira da Janela

    Secluded beach with dramatic rock formations

    7.0
  4. 4

    Praia do Lombo Gordo

    Hidden cove with lava rock pools

    7.0
  5. 5

    Praia do Porto da Cruz

    Less-known volcanic black sand beach

    7.0
  6. 6

    Praia do Seixal

    Scenic black sand beach with good surf spots

    7.0

What makes Porto Moniz's beaches stand out?

Porto Moniz sits in Madeira, Portugal and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Porto Moniz or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.