Natural Lava Pools in Madeira, Portugal

Located in the Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, Porto Moniz is a village of Madeira – a popular resort. One of the most popular and attractive features of the village are

natural volcanic pools.

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The whole archipelago is of a volcanic origin, therefore these natural pools are quite common among such islands. The pools get inundated with salty water, which thaws and becomes very pleasant to swim in. Other attractions in the village include an aquarium and a science museum.

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