Praia de Prainha
Machico, Madeira · Madeira
About the Beach
Praia de Prainha is in the municipality of Machico, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Water quality (SNIRH/APA)
Water Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Prainha have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Prainha has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Prainha hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Prainha holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Prainha?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Prainha.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Prainha?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Praia de Prainha?
Yes — Praia de Prainha has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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