As an archipelago, Madeira is home to numerousof beaches and pools, each possessing its own set of unique qualities. What makes
one beach or pool great for some may not necessarily be great for others who just
want to relax and sunbathe on the shore.
To
help narrow down the search for your own personal perfect beach or pool destination,
the following list is a compilation of what are widely agreed to be the most
common beach or pool spots of this archipelago:
Complexo Balnear da
Barreirinha
Largo do Socorro
Tel: 291 105 098 / 931 781 145
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 17:00 (Summer)
Located
next to the São Tiago Fortress, this bathing complex has direct access to the
sea.
Complexo do Lido
Largo do Socorro
Tel: 291 105 163 / 931 781 148
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 19:00 (Summer)
The
pools of Lido are the most popular pools in Funchal.
Complexo Balnear da
Ponta Gorda
Passeio Público Marítimo
Tel: 291 105 763 / 939 018 155
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 19:00 (Summer)
The
Complex includes two salt-water pools, one for adults and the other one for
children.
Complexo Balnear Doca
do Cavacas
Ponta da Cruz
Tel: 291 105 158 / 931 7881 146
Monday - Sunday
10:00 - 18:00 (Summer)
This
is a small beach complex with a natural swimming pool of volcanic origin and
direct access to the sea.
Complexo Balnear Praia Formosa
Praia Formosa
Tel:
291 105 760 / 939 123 264
This
is the largest public beach in Madeira and includes both sandy and pebbled seashores.
Praia do Gorgulho
Promenade do Lido
This
is a small public beach under the watchful eyes of lifeguards. It is
located near the Lido promenade.
Praia de São Tiago
Located
near the Fort of São Tiago, it is a small public beach which has become a
hotspot for diving.
Praia
do Vigário
This
is a pebbled beach located in the city centre of Câmara de Lobos.
Piscinas das Salinas
Located
near Câmara de Lobos bay, the Salinas natural swimming pools are part of a
bathing complex, surrounded by green areas and a swimming pool for adults and the
other one for children..
Praia da Fajã do Rancho
Located
at the foot of Cabo Girão, it is accessible only by boat or by the Rancho Cable
Car..
Complexo Balnear da
Ribeira Brava
The
Complex consists of a pebbled beach mixed with black sand, protected from the
waves by wave-breakers. It features swimming pools, changing rooms, sanitary
facilities, snack bar and restaurant.
Praia da Fajã dos
Padres
Nestled
at the foot of the right side of Cabo Girão, it is accessible only by boat or
by the Quinta Grande lift.
Calhau da Lapa
Located
in Campanário, just below a cliff, you will find the most pristine waters.
Zona Balnear da Ponta
do Sol
The
beach, hidden away in a small cove in the village of Ponta do Sol, consists of
a small pebbled beach with excellent water quality.
Praias da Madalena do
Mar
Praia
da Madalena do Mar is a pebbled beach where one can enjoy a peaceful day out.
Praia dos Anjos
If
sun, peaceful water and warm weather is what you’re looking for then this is
the place to be.
Praia de Areia da
Calheta
The
manmade sandy beach of Calheta village features a sunbathing area of about
7,300 m2.
.
Praia do Calhau
Located
near the Saccharum Hotel, Praia do Calhau is a pebbled beach that features a
sunbathing area
Praias do Portinho, da
Enseada e Ponta Jardim
The
pebbled beaches of Jardim do Mar are very popular amongst surfers, who regard the
waves here as the best in Europe.
Praias do Porto e da
Ribeira das Galinhas
Sunny,
tranquil and with clear waters, the pebbled beaches of Paul do Mar are one of a
kind.
Piscinas Naturais do
Porto Moniz
Tel: 291 850 190
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 19:00 (Summer)
The
natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz are formed by volcanic lava, naturally
filled with crystal-clear sea water.
Piscinas Naturais do
Cachalote
The
Pools, located at the entrance to the village of Porto Moniz, are volcanic in
origin and one of the village’s best known visitor attractions.
Praia do Porto do
Seixal
The
Seixal Port offers a black sandy beach surrounded by an impressive view over
Madeira’s north coast.
Complexo Balnear do
Clube Naval do Seixal
Tel: 963 843 830
The
Seixal Naval Club has a natural swimming pool that can be accessed free of
charge. It is also possible to rent kayaks and diving equipment.
Piscinas Naturais do
Seixal
These
pools of volcanic origin, set in an incredible landscape, are filled with
clean, crystal clear sea water.
Praia da Laje
The
Laje beach is a black sandy beach, also known as “Jamaica Beach”, located in Seixal.
Complexo Balnear da
Ponta Delgada
Tel: 291 863 091
Monday - Sunday
10:00 - 17:00 (Summer)
It
features two saltwater swimming pools, sunbathing area, gardens, changing
rooms, bar/terrace service and first aid, lifeguard and car park.
.
Complexo Balnear de São
Vicente
Consists
of a sunbathing area with direct sea access, restaurant, bar, gym, parking and
a 620 m long promenade.
Complexo Balnear do
Calhau de São Jorge
Tel: 291 576 008
Located
at the extreme tip of the São Jorge stream this beach complex consists of three
swimming pools.
.
Complexo Balnear da Foz
da Ribeira do Faial
Located
at Ribeira do Faial, it features a natural swimming pool and numerous
recreational areas.
Praia da Banda d' Além
Located
in the bay of Machico, this is a manmade sandy beach.
.
Praia de São Roque
This
is a pebbled beach located in the bay of Machico.
Praia da Prainha
Prainha,
not far away from the point of São Lourenço (Caniçal), is a black sandy beach
of volcanic origin. The Piedade Dunes, which contain limestone fossils of
geomorphologic interest, can be found here.
Complexo Balnear do
Caniçal
Located
on the Caniçal village sea front this complex consists of ttwo saltwater
swimming pools, one for adults and the other one for children, as well as
direct access to the sea.
Praia da Ribeira Natal
This
beach offers visitors the chance to take an enchanting stroll along the
promenade, which leads to Caniçal.
Complexo Balnear do
Porto da Cruz
Monday - Sunday
10:00 - 19:00 (Summer)
Located
in Porto da Cruz, this complex includes two swimming pools and facilities.
Praia da Alagoa
Located
in Porto da Cruz, it’s a black sandy beach known for its grandiose mountain
overlooking the sea.
Praia das Palmeiras
Tel: 291 520 100
Located
in Santa Cruz, this pebbled beach offers visitors two swimming pools, changing
rooms, showers, WC and first aid facilities.
.
Praia dos Reis Magos
Located
in Caniço de Baixo, this pebbled beach consists of crystal clear sea water.
Praia do Garajau
Excellent
scuba diving conditions can be found at the Garajau beach, inside the Garajau
Natural Partial Reserve.
Complexo Balnear Hotel
Roca Mar
Caminho Cais da Oliveira, Caniço de Baixo
Tel: 291 934 334
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 18:00 (Summer)
Tucked
away at the base of a cliff at the eastern end of the Garajau Natural Partial
Reserve, this complex consists of a saltwater swimming pool, sunbathing area
and direct access to the sea.
Complexo Balnear Lido
Galomar
Rua Dom Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo
Tel: 291 930 930
This
complex consists of a beach with a saltwater swimming pool, a diving centre and
a lift offering panoramic views.
Complexo Balnear da
Ribeira da Boaventura
Foz da Ribeira da Boaventura, Santa Cruz
Tel: 291 520 100
Monday - Sunday
09:30 - 19:00 (Summer)
This
complex consists of two swimming pools and a small protected bay. The Water
Park can be found nearby.
Porto Santo Beach
Regarded as the jewel in the crown of Madeira's beaches, Porto Santo possesses a nine kilometer stretch of beautiful golden sand.
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