Praia de Ribeira do Faial

Praia de Alagoa is in the municipality of Machico, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia do Porto da Cruz is one of the most distinctive beaches on Madeira's north coast, with its dark basaltic pebbles and a genuine fishing-village atmosphere surrounded by vineyards. The old sugar-cane rum distillery of Porto da Cruz is a unique piece of heritage in the coastal landscape. Powerful waves on this north-facing coast make this beach a destination for adventurous surfers.

Praia de Machico is the main beach of the city of the same name, where the history of Madeira began with the landing of João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419. The golden sand of this beach was brought from the Sahara — an ingenious solution to create a sandy beach on a predominantly rocky island. The bay of Machico, sheltered by headlands, has the calm, warm water much valued for bathing.

Praia de Banda D'além is in the municipality of Machico, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.