Praia do Seixal
Porto Moniz, Madeira · Madeira
About the Beach
Praia do Seixal, on Madeira's north coast, is famous for the waterfall that falls directly onto the road and sometimes onto bathers — a sight you find nowhere else in Portugal. The black basalt sand and the cool, crystal-clear water of the north coast create an atmosphere completely different from the south-coast beaches. The setting of green mountains and black cliffs gives this beach a dramatic, wild beauty.
Length: 300 m
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, São Vicente, 6 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 Praia do Seixal have a lifeguard?
Praia do Seixal does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia do Seixal hold a Blue Flag?
Praia do Seixal does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia do Seixal?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Seixal.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Seixal?
The bathing season at Praia do Seixal runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia do Seixal?
Yes — Praia do Seixal 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 Praia do Seixal?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Seixal specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 September 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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