Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira)
Machico, Madeira · Madeira
About the Beach
Praia de São Lourenço sits at the eastern tip of Madeira island, at Ponta de São Lourenço, one of the most dramatic landscapes in the archipelago with cliffs exposed to wind and sea. The pebbled beach, wild and isolated, is reached by a walk along the trails of the Madeira Natural Park. The views of Ponta de São Lourenço and the Ilhas Desertas in the background are absolutely memorable.
Length: 150 m
Amenities and Services
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Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Madeira, S. Lourenço, 0.9 km from here, at 00:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 02:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira) have a lifeguard?
Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira) does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira) hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira) does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira)?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira).
When is the bathing season at Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira)?
Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira) is not listed in Portugal's annual bathing season decree, so it has no official bathing season and no compulsory lifeguard service. Access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira)?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira). We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira)?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de São Lourenço (Madeira) specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which is set each year by ministerial order and is not the same at every beach, 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 Machico town council or the signs on site.
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Last updated: 2025-01-01
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