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Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. The town features a natural complex of lava pools that are popular with locals and tourists. It is unclear when the area of Porto Moniz was first colonized, although it is
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The Lava Pools in the coastal town of Porto Moniz, Madeira are wonderful naturally formed saltwater swimming areas. As you swim in the calm waters of the pools the raging surf crashes against the walls of the pool, a truly amazing experience. The pools are
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We stayed at eight different hotels during our trip to Europe in the late summer of 2020 and the Aqua Natura in Porto Moniz, Madeira was by far the best. In terms of service, hospitality, accommodations and views it was unsurpassed. I highly recommend it
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Cascais is a municipality in the Lisbon District of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. Cascais is an important tourist destination. Cascais’s history as a popular seaside resort originated in the 1870s, when King Luís I of Portugal and the Portuguese royal family made the
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The Madeira Aquarium opened in 2005 in Porto Moniz, next to the harbour. It is housed in the São João Baptista Fort, which was built to protect Porto Moniz from raiding Moors. In 1998, the Porto Moniz Municipal Council bought its ruins, which were restored,
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