Beaches in Madeira

Praia Formosa:

Located on the south coast of Madeira, Praia Formosa is a popular beach with golden sand and clear, turquoise waters. It’s a great spot for swimming, sunbathing, and walking along the shore.

Praia Formosa Beach Madeira
Praia Formosa Beach Madeira (depositphotos)

Calheta Beach:

Located on the western coast of Madeira, Calheta Beach is a man-made beach with fine, golden sand and crystal clear waters. It’s a popular spot for water sports, such as surfing and windsurfing.

Calheta Beach Madeira
Calheta Beach Madeira

Jardim do Mar:

Located on the western coast of Madeira, Jardim do Mar is a small, picturesque beach with black sand and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a great spot for swimming and sunbathing, and is also popular with surfers.

Porto Moniz:

Located on the north coast of Madeira, Porto Moniz is a charming village with several natural swimming pools carved into the volcanic rock. The pools are filled with crystal clear, seawater and are a great spot for swimming and relaxing.

Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz

 

Machico Beach:

Located on the east coast of Madeira, Machico Beach is a long, sandy beach with clear, blue waters. It’s a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, such as jet skiing and windsurfing.

Mochico Beach
Mochico Beach, Madeira

Fajã da Ovelha:

Located on the western coast of Madeira, Fajã da Ovelha is a small, secluded beach with black sand and clear, blue waters. It’s a great spot for swimming and sunbathing, and is also popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Caniçal:

Located on the eastern coast of Madeira, Caniçal is a small, picturesque beach with golden sand and crystal clear waters. It’s a great spot for swimming and sunbathing, and is also popular with surfers.

 

Câmara de Lobos:

Located on the south coast of Madeira, Câmara de Lobos is a small, charming village with several beautiful beaches, including Praia do Vigário and Praia da Ribeira da Janela. Both beaches have golden sand and clear, turquoise waters, and are great spots for swimming and sunbathing.