Located on the northwest point of the Madeira island, the Porto Moniz Youth Centre is a fine option for a great holiday.
If you have a car, you should make the most of the panoramic roads between Porto Moniz and Santana.
If your reason for coming is a good swim, then you'll be pleasantly surprised by the tourist attraction of Porto Moniz: its natural pools surrounded by volcanic rocks.
In this case, given that the Youth Centre is a mere ten minute walk from the pools, all you'll need to do is put on your flip-flops and toss your towel over your shoulder.