{"id":1052,"date":"2024-04-15T09:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T08:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/natural-pools-salemas-porto-santo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:23:23","slug":"natural-pools-salemas-porto-santo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-salemas-porto-santo\/","title":{"rendered":"Porto Santo natural pools (Porto das Salemas)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take you to one of Porto Santo&#8217;s hidden gems: Porto das Salemas. At the foot of the cliffs, at low tide, magnificent natural pools are revealed with transparent waters and spectacular scenery.<br\/>Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to Piscinas das Salemas in Porto Santo.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/natural-pools-Porto-Santo-piscinas-Salemas.jpeg\" alt=\"natural pools Porto Santo piscinas Salemas\" class=\"wp-image-1041\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Porto Santo&#8217;s natural pools worth it?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Porto das Salemas is well worth a visit.<br\/>It&#8217;s a bit of an effort to get there at low tide, but the scenery is sumptuous, even if you don&#8217;t swim in the transparent waters. Beware, however, that the floor is slippery!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, this is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-porto-santo-visit\/\">most beautiful places in Porto Santo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can see<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ravine<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-pzKN6xK\/2\/xVpXkxkJzxSjg7dqxwsXM4hvPPCBgS9gCS3FvffM\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183761-L.jpg\" alt=\"Porto das Salemas ravine\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even before discovering the beach, cliffs and pools, you&#8217;ll first enjoy a pretty ravine carved out by the force of the water.<br\/>We love geological formations, and the rocks are fascinating to observe in this corner of Porto Santo.<br\/>There was even some vegetation!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Porto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 1 <\/strong>: Vila Baleira (north beach)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">For access to a small town and the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Torre Praia<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/torre-praia.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Vista Dourada apartment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/golden-view.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7d-South-Porto-Santo\/i-4KFPNZj\/2\/29c5727f\/S\/town_Porto_Santo-7183860-S.jpg\" alt=\"Vila Baleira\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 2: <\/strong>Central or southern beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Tourist areas near the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Pestana Porto Santo, 5 stars &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/pestana-porto-santo.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Hotel Porto Santo &amp; Spa, 4 stars &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/hotelportosanto.html?aid=2410700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-mhvg7f4\/2\/f024bb53\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183893-S.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Santo beach\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-stay-porto-santo-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Porto Santo  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto das Salemas beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-QhWsRpn\/2\/CWDnfNjmgZmhb7Q5BDbm5TLNCwM2f5Chh6spvPXP2\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-9216-L.jpg\" alt=\"Porto das Salemas beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once out of the ravine, you arrive on a beach with grey rocks and a tiny bit of sand mixed with golden and black grains.<br\/>And in front of this beach, you&#8217;ll discover a huge area that&#8217;s uncovered at low tide with sand, rock (which is slippery, beware) and water holes: the natural pools.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural pools<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-N8Kkjw6\/2\/nFkcGv7whKQQgp4jdFW8FkKzLRFFDB2RFZvW8BdC\/M\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183725-M.jpg\" alt=\"Natural pool with transparent water\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the area!<br\/>You&#8217;ll discover pools of all shapes and depths.<br\/>Some are not large, but have no connection to the mother, so the water is perfectly calm.<br\/>The water is emerald in color and extremely transparent. It is fascinating!<br\/>We&#8217;re sorry, but our photos don&#8217;t do this place enough justice. It&#8217;s even better in person.<br\/>And his colors are really surprising (even if other photographers exaggerate a little with the color processing of their photos&#8230;).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming in Porto des Salemas<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-HMgLBrf\/2\/nZ9QMKMJXDG6mkZ75ZthJwJjcCpKJ4Jm53wv8tMk\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183738-L.jpg\" alt=\"largest natural swimming pool\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some pools are ideal for a dip.<br\/>But others are much larger and allow you to swim a little with a view of the sea horizon!<br\/>In the photo above, you can see a small island in the distance. This is Ilheu da Fonte de Areia. It has a maximum height of 7m and a surface area of just 3.1 hectares.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-gwTVkXL\/2\/DQ3knJ5CMj6T4g2pWMJDbqGQF9N6jqxckjbpMvKt8\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183735-L.jpg\" alt=\"natural pool zone\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lots of options, so most of the time there&#8217;s something for everyone!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nPorto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/portugal\/porto-santo?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The island is small and easy to drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car gives you plenty of freedom to explore every corner of Porto Santo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s plenty of demand and few cars, so <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7b-Porto-Santo-North-Coast\/i-fKQrFgQ\/2\/99628741\/S\/casa_da_serra_Porto_Santo-7183471-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Porto Santo\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/porto-santo?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=madeira\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-porto-santo-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The views<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-sB43NVd\/2\/CP5sDDtqrzqRZNmZC7gbWtZkRNbB7ZDDhp7ShHhhG\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-9213-L.jpg\" alt=\"cliffs and sea view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What we particularly liked was the mix of views between the flat horizon of the sea, and the fascinating cliffs all around.  <br\/>You don&#8217;t know where to look!  <br\/>The sky was overcast when we visited, but when the sun comes out, it makes the water sparkle and the rocks appear in all their colors.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-6sQcjRL\/2\/Cj7pp77J8KfHvMPp8Xv7VTXF5Drptq8BpHfpK6g9x\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183711-L.jpg\" alt=\"pools near the sea\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geology<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And last but not least, geology buffs will also be fascinated by the area, with its many different rock structures.<br\/>You&#8217;ll see volcanic rocks dating back to the Miocene, when eruptions took place underwater.<br\/>Note the dykes (veins of rock), which have different directions, thicknesses and lengths.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-Qt8NTFb\/2\/DdnRVTN95gXBpfSJgz9fH3sbZkXhshNrnrZNfRsPT\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183750-L.jpg\" alt=\"geological formations\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">View from the top of the cliffs<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-R34mmvL\/2\/mqgNr7qq8sCjRFb49x8QhVVPw9zfr8N5qH8KvwBh\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183508-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Porto das Salemas from the cliffs\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also admire the area from the top of the cliffs.<br\/>Just pull off the main road to the west of the detour to the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#edf8cc;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/ebook-travel-guide-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inpost-Madeira-Lovers-EN.jpg\" alt=\"inpost Madeira Lovers FR\" class=\"wp-image-7160\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto das Salemas in Porto Santo: access + parking<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where are the Salemas swimming pools?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>North coast of Porto Santo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Vila Baleira = 7 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Ponta da Calheta = 15 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short detour from the ER111 road, where there is a sign for &#8220;Porto das Salemas&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/map-Porto-das-Salemas-Porto-Santo-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Map Porto das Salemas Porto Santo\" class=\"wp-image-1032\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Porto das Salemas in Porto Santo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access and parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Google Maps, choose Porto das Salemas Parking.<br\/>The last 100m are unpaved and take you to a parking area.<br\/>Depending on road conditions, the 4WDs can go lower, but it&#8217;s very steep and full of holes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-mDzkxbm\/2\/D2CKCmGHngdsDfpdFPQsVQWKhHGcBn9BHfHf9t4Zq\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183694-L.jpg\" alt=\"Parking in Porto das Salemas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parking in Porto das Salemas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Descent on foot<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve put the car down, you still have to walk down to the beach. The descent is steep and the ground slippery. We recommend that you wear good shoes, and remember that you&#8217;ll have to climb back up!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7e-Porto-Santo-Natural-pools\/i-BSjPQMG\/2\/CJXvt6ZFVT783KZww2cQHD8WqHhxPGNTGQH6ktkz\/L\/Salemas_natural_pools_Porto_Santo-7183698-L.jpg\" alt=\"Access road to Porto das Salemas\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f4fae2;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Porto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">From Ponta Calheta, discover the coast and caves by kayak.<br\/>An unforgettable experience close to the volcanic cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/madere-l67\/porto-santo-excursion-en-kayak-depuis-ponta-calheta-t389503\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=madeira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See program and availability &#8211; and book!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-Cv8M4HR\/2\/02e4b81c\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183847-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:319px;height:303px\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit + useful tips<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedules and prices<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free access.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit the natural pools<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is imperative to go down around low tide.<br\/>To make the most of it, go down 1 hour before low tide. And get out of the water soon after low tide (as some waves may surprise you).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best pool colors, it&#8217;s best if the sun is high enough in the sky.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t find tide times just for Porto das Salemas. You&#8217;ll need to look up the tide times for Porto Santo in general.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s slippery!<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caution: the rocks are extremely slippery, so we advise you to wear swimming or surfing shoes for a more leisurely exploration.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installations<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no installations, it&#8217;s a completely wild place.<br\/>No restaurant, no toilets.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Porto Santo<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-porto-santo-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-landscapes-porto-santo-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful landscapes in photos<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-porto-santo-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-porto-santo-madeira\/\">Porto Santo&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/visit-dunas-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The dunes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-salemas-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salemas natural pools<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-porto-santo-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/hike-pico-branco-terra-cha-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terra Cha hiking trail<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/pico-ana-ferreira-cave-basalt-organ-pipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pico Ana Feireira<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-3fRcNdk\/2\/fed19118\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183839-S.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Santo beach\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-around-porto-santo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting around Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-porto-santo-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car in Porto Santo<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-stay-porto-santo-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Porto Santo &#8211; best hotels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Porto-Santo\/7f-Porto-Santo-Beach\/i-WgTC8gn\/2\/445a60bf\/S\/beach_Praia_Porto_Santo-7183835-S.jpg\" alt=\"Cab in Porto Santo\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighbouring island of Madeira<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-madeira-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hikes-madeira-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-hikes-madeira-walks\/\">Best walks in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-madeira-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-madeira-best-areas\/\">Where to stay in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/renting-car-madeira-tips-experiences\/\">Rent a car in Madeira<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-madeira\/\">Most beautiful beaches<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/best-gardens-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-madeira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural pools<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Madeira\/2j-Miradouro-de-Sao-Cristovao-Boaventura\/i-FMstLwd\/1\/d0368ad5\/L\/miradouro_Sao_Cristovao_Boaventura_Madeira-8577-L.jpg\" alt=\"Madeira\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Portraits-equipe\/i-WCb99j5\/0\/2d0b98a0\/L\/regionlovers-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We take you to one of Porto Santo&#8217;s hidden gems: Porto das Salemas. At the foot of the cliffs, at low tide, magnificent natural pools are revealed with transparent waters and spectacular scenery.Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to Piscinas das Salemas in Porto Santo. Are Porto Santo&#8217;s natural pools worth it? 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