On the north coast of Madeira, a rock archway made from solid lava stretches over the entrance to two natural seawater pools: the Seixal natural pools. With just one small snack bar and a small sunbathing space, the Seixal natural swimming pools have some of the best views of the tall, green north coast cliffs. …
On the north coast of Madeira, the sun beats down on a set of black, volcanic rock pools: the Porto Moniz natural pools. Formed by old lava runs from thousands of years ago, the Porto Moniz swimming pools are also called lava pools or volcanic rockpools. Surrounded by the terraced northern coastline and with views …
Waves crash over the edge of the Funchal natural pools, Doca do Cavacas. While I sip on a gin and tonic, crabs scuttle back and forth over the black volcanic rock pools. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean washes up against chiselled rocks. To the west, a pebble beach stretches out before the highest cape …