Beaches in Madeira

Cb Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador is a beach in Funchal, in the district of Madeira, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.

Porto Moniz is a beach in Porto Moniz, in the district of Madeira, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 by ABAAE. This page will be expanded with more information on access, amenities and water quality.

Praia da Calheta is one of Madeira's most famous sandy beaches, with golden sand imported from Morocco that contrasts with the deep blue of the Atlantic. The Calheta marina and the adjoining casino give it a modern feel that sets it apart from other beaches on the island. Its location on the more sheltered south coast guarantees calmer bathing conditions and more pleasant water temperatures.

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 de Anjos-ponta do Sol is in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Areeiro is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

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.

Praia de Barreirinha is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Clube Naval de São Vicente is in the municipality of São Vicente, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Clube Naval do Funchal is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Clube Naval do Seixal is in the municipality of Porto Moniz, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Complexo Balnear das Salinas is in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Good by APA in 2025.

Praia de Complexo Balnear Ponta Gorda-poças do Governador is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Fajã dos Asnos is in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Formosa is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Lido-complexo Balnear is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Lugar de Baixo is in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

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 Poças do Gomes-doca do Cavacas is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Má by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ponta Delgada is in the municipality of São Vicente, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto do Seixal is in the municipality of Porto Moniz, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-cabeço da Ponta is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-calheta is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-fontinha is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-lagoa is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-penedo is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-porto das Salemas is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Porto Santo-ribeiro Salgado is in the municipality of Porto Santo, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

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.

Praia de Quinta do Lorde is in the municipality of Machico, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Má by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ribeira Brava is in the municipality of Ribeira Brava, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ribeira do Faial is in the municipality of Santana, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Ribeira do Natal is in the municipality of Machico, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de S. Roque 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 de Santiago is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

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.

Praia de Vigário is in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. River beach with water quality rated Aceitável 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 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.

Praia Nova is in the municipality of Funchal, district of Madeira, in the Madeira region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.