Porto Moniz is one of the oldest parishes of the north of the island. It was initially part of the municipality of Machico, similarly to the other parishes of the northern coast. With the elevation of São Vicente to municipality in 1744, Porto Moniz became part of that new municipality.
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History. Colonized about 1475. The first settler was Francisco Moniz O Velho. Francisco Moniz O Velho Established a farm and a chapel.
Porto Moniz is an obligatory stop - from the Laurissilva trails to the emblematic natural pools, as well as its important historical and cultural heritage.