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Praia de Prainha

Machico, Madeira · Madeira

Excellent(2025)

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

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Prainha have a lifeguard?

Praia de Prainha does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

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?

There is no confirmed information about official parking at 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 every facility is operational and the lifeguard. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.

Are there restaurants near Praia de Prainha?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Prainha. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictMadeira

MunicipalityMachico

RegionMadeira

Sand typeFine sand

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Praia de Prainha

Sources

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Last updated: 2026-04-30

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