Swim in Seixal's natural volcanic pools
Madeira, Portugal • INR 255 approx.• 
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PopularMadeira, Portugal
• INR 255Popular
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Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug
20°C – 26°C, warm and dry conditions, ideal for swimming and outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
20°C – 26°C, warm and dry conditions, ideal for swimming and outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
Value for money
Medium
Admission cost offset by stunning, unique experience.
Admission cost offset by stunning, unique experience.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Getaway
Couples found this a great spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Madeira.
Picturesque Pools
Visitors found the pools to be a unique and memorable experience. Perfect for photos!
Stunning Beauty
Couples loved the dramatic scenery and crystal-clear waters. A truly romantic spot!
Crowded Parking
Parking was a challenge, especially during peak season. Plan to arrive early to find a spot!
Slippery Rocks
Some travelers found the rocks around the pools to be very slippery, be careful.
Entrance Fee
The new entrance fee felt a bit much for a natural spot. Some felt it was overpriced.
Hours of operation
Monday
open - open
Tuesday
open - open
Wednesday
open - open
Thursday
open - open
Friday
open - open
Saturday
open - open
Sunday
open - open
In-depth experience
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Watch curated videos from fellow travellers for a glimpse of what to expect.
Traveler embarks on a visit to Seixal Natural Pools.
Discover Seixal's volcanic pools and cliffs.
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
April
MEDIUM
17-21°C
Mild temperatures with minimal rainfall.
Mild temperatures with minimal rainfall.
Open
Facilities may start to open; check local schedules.
Facilities may start to open; check local schedules.
Recommended
April offers milder temperatures and moderate crowd levels, making it a favorable time to visit. Facilities may begin to reopen, enhancing the visitor experience.
April offers milder temperatures and moderate crowd levels, making it a favorable time to visit. Facilities may begin to reopen, enhancing the visitor experience.
May
MEDIUM
16-22°C
Mild temperatures with occasional rain showers, leading to lush greenery.
Mild temperatures with occasional rain showers, leading to lush greenery.
Open
No significant restrictions; facilities operate normally.
No significant restrictions; facilities operate normally.
Recommended
May offers pleasant weather and manageable crowds, making it an ideal time to visit the Seixal natural pools.
May offers pleasant weather and manageable crowds, making it an ideal time to visit the Seixal natural pools.
June
HIGH
20-26°C
Warm and dry conditions, ideal for swimming and outdoor activities.
Warm and dry conditions, ideal for swimming and outdoor activities.
Open
Facilities may be crowded; early arrival recommended.
Facilities may be crowded; early arrival recommended.
Recommended
June marks the start of the peak season with warm weather, making early visits advisable to avoid crowds.
June marks the start of the peak season with warm weather, making early visits advisable to avoid crowds.
July
HIGH
20-26°C
Warm and dry conditions, ideal for swimming and outdoor activities.
Warm and dry conditions, ideal for swimming and outdoor activities.
Open
Facilities may be crowded; early arrival recommended.
Facilities may be crowded; early arrival recommended.
Recommended
July offers excellent weather for swimming but comes with high tourist numbers; plan visits early in the day.
July offers excellent weather for swimming but comes with high tourist numbers; plan visits early in the day.
How to get there
Car
Recommended
Driving via the VE4 and VE2 highways, with parking available at the top of the cliffs before the steep descent to the pools.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis provide direct service from Funchal, dropping passengers near the access point to the pools.
Bus
Bus number 139 from Funchal's Avenida do Mar bus station to the Seixal bus stop, followed by a walk to the pools.
Additional info
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Pregnancy
Not suitable for pregnancy
Not allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
