Porto Moniz is situated in the northwest coast of Madeira Island. It is located northwest of Funchal, and west Santana and Machico.
Porto Moniz civil parish is believed to have about 2,200 inhabitants.

The most important economic activities include agriculture and tourism, in particular, since this is one of the most visited places on the Island. It has several rural tourism cottages and traditional hotel units, besides a wide range of restaurants.

The climate is mild, and the winter is slightly rainy. However, the average temperatures are always around 17ºC (63 ºF).