Page 31 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Portugal

▷ On the Rocks
All around the rocky island
of Madeira, swimming pools
have been blasted into the
sea edge. Porto Moniz is one
of the best, with crystal-
clear salt water enclosed by
volcanic walls (p362). On the
mainland, 10 km (6 miles)
from Porto you can swim in
the Leça de Palmeira sea pools,
designed by the respected
architect Álvaro Siza.

◁ Down to the Wire
Take the small ferry from Alcoutim (p339) over
the Guadiana river to Sanlucar in Spain, then
whizz back at about 40 mph (64 km/h) on the
world’s only cross-border zipwire, LimiteZero
(www.limitezero.com). The fun, adrenaline-
inducing ride is perfect for daredevils. During
the 720 m (2,360 ft) ride you’ll soar over
rugged mountains, farms and the boats
on the river. Bear in mind when booking
that LimiteZero operates on Spanish time,
meaning it’s one hour ahead of Portugal.

TOP SURF BEACHES
5 IN PORTUGAL

Sagres
Perfect for both learners
and pros (p328).
The Ericeira Coast
Europe’s first World
Surfing Reserve (p157).
Peniche and Baleal
Year-round surfing, with
over 30 breaks (p178).
Nazaré
Tackle the world’s
highest waves (p181).
△ Walk this Way
Figueira da Foz Madeira’s levada walks follow small irrigation channels cut into
Home to one of the the island’s steep hillsides. The village of Ribeiro Frio is the
longest right-hand starting point for two of the island’s best walks (p359). One is a
breaks in Europe (p207). simple 30-minute, there-and-back stroll to the Risco waterfall,
while the other is a more demanding two- to three-hour walk to
the beauty spot known as Vinte e Cinco Fontes (25 Springs).
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