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Lava Pools

Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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- May 26, 2012
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Lugano
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39 reviews 39 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Nice lookout and promenade walks. However the natural pools are built up with manmade footpaths and steps for ease of access. More

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York UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Loved the look of the pools, however the weather was not so good so we didn't venture in More

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cambridge
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36 reviews 36 reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011
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If you like swimming in the sea you'll love this. The swimming pool is build into the natural rocks and so you are swimming in fresh seawater.The waves come crashing in from the sea so you have a natural wave machine. At one point you can hang by the wall and watch the most spectacular waves build up out at... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

Fantastic clear water and a wonderful view to the breaking waves from the Atlantic Ocean. A true highlight of a trip to the north-west of Madeira. More

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durham
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011

We also went to the pools as part of the west island tour, in august 2011 I can confirm they are freezing as the volcanic heat has long since diminished but it was good to get in the water More

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Moita, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011

A beautiful ocean water swimming pool, were small fishes are swimming beside you. Do get some underwater glasses because if you have children, they will love it. The pool has a 1,5 Euros entrance fee. If you leave you’ll need to pay another entrance. But do recommend as you can have a cheaper and better quality meal outside. It's also... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2011

Managed to have a swim whilst I was on the West tour, and it's a really nice location. The water was very cold and deep in the middle, and slightly warmer and shallow around the edges. Good for proper swimming, possibly a bit cold for lounging around and splashing! Lots of space around the edge for sunbathing, and entry was... More

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Erlensee, Germany
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173 reviews 173 reviews
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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