Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz, Madeira · Madeira
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About the Beach
Porto Moniz is a beach in Porto Moniz, in the district of Madeira, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Madeira, Porto Moniz, 0.2 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Porto Moniz have a lifeguard?
Yes — Porto Moniz has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Porto Moniz hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Porto Moniz holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Porto Moniz?
Yes, there is parking near Porto Moniz.
When is the bathing season at Porto Moniz?
The bathing season at Porto Moniz runs officially from 15 April to 15 October 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Porto Moniz?
Yes — Porto Moniz has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Porto Moniz?
We have no confirmed information for Porto Moniz specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 15 April to 15 October 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Porto Moniz town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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