If you are going to make a getaway this holiday to discover the best places in Portugal, these pools next to the ocean have to sneak into your list of musts. They are pools built naturally or artificially and their views give direct to the Atlantic. A great option if you are traveling with small children or if you prefer to take a calm dip without waves.
Pools of Azenhas do Mar (Sintra)
This beautiful town is full of adventure, from the Palacio da Pena de Sintra to its gardens. Another visit that will raise the expectations of this trip is the town of Azenhas do Mar, a coastal town built on a cliff where there is a small cove with a pool filled with sea water.
Double room in Dom Pedro Lisboa****
Swimming pool of the Mares (Porto)
This pool is artificial, but it is well worth a visit. It was built in the 60’s on the coast 10 kilometers from Porto, managing to merge perfectly with the environment of stone and ocean. It opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., it has limited capacity and its prices vary, 7 euros during the week and 9 euros on weekends, although it is cheaper for children.
Flight from Madrid to Porto with AirEuropa
Dry Algar
If you take a trip to the Portuguese Algarve you cannot miss this natural space. Stone walls eroded for centuries by the wind and the sea that now they have created windows and natural pools with beautiful water and incredible surroundings.
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Natural pools of Seixal (Madeira)
From the peninsula we fly to the islands to discover the most different plans of Madeira. There are some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. But if you are not much of a beach person, you also have the natural pools of Seixal, a volcanic formation of rocks on the shore creating a puddlewarmer and with fewer waves than the ocean.
Flight from Madrid to Funchal with Tap Air Portugal
Doca do Cavacas (Madeira)
To the southwest of the island and 10 minutes from Funchal are these natural pools, the result of volcanic eruptions and attached to Playa Formosa. There is FrenteMar Funchal, a lovely spa with white color design and swimming pools that are very popular with tourists and locals. It opens from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and costs 5.20 euros.
Flight from Barcelona to Funchal with Tap Air Portugal
Natural pools of Porto Moniz (Madeira)
It is the most famous of all Madeira and its beauty justifies this first position. Of volcanic origin like the rest of the natural pools and the island itself, overlooking the ocean and unbeatable turquoise water. They open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the price of admission is 1.50 euros, we cannot think of a cheaper and more beautiful plan.
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