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MIM June-July 2019
Madeira’s Top Pool & Beach Spots Porto Moniz
As an archipelago, Madeira is home to numerousof beaches and pools, each possessing its own set of unique qualities. What makes one beach or pool great for some may not necessarily be great for others who just want to relax and sunbathe on the shore. To help narrow down the search for your own personal perfect beach or pool destination, the following list is a compilation of what are widely agreed to be the most common beach or pool spots of this archipelago:
Complexo Balnear da
Praias da Madalena
Ribeira Brava The Complex consists of a pebbled beach mixed with black sand, protected from the waves by wave-breakers. It features swimming pools, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, snack bar and restaurant.
do Mar Praia da Madalena do Mar is a pebbled beach where one can enjoy a peaceful day out.
Located in Campanário, just below a cliff, you will find the most pristine waters.
If sun, peaceful water and warm weather is what you’re looking for then this is the place to be. Praia de Areia da Calheta The manmade sandy beach of Calheta village features a sunbathing area of about 7,300 m2. . Praia do Calhau Located near the Saccharum Hotel, Praia do Calhau is a pebbled beach that features a sunbathing area
Zona Balnear da
Praias do Portinho, da
Ponta do Sol The beach, hidden away in a small cove in the village of Ponta do Sol, consists of a small pebbled beach with excellent water quality.
Enseada e Ponta Jardim The pebbled beaches of Jardim do Mar are very popular amongst surfers, who regard the waves here as the best in Europe.
Praia da Fajã dos
Padres Nestled at the foot of the right side of Cabo Girão, it is accessible only by boat or by the Quinta Grande lift. Calhau da Lapa
Complexo Balnear da
Barreirinha Largo do Socorro Tel: 291 105 098 / 931 781 145 Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00 (Summer) Located next to the São Tiago Fortress, this bathing complex has direct access to the sea. Complexo do Lido
Largo do Socorro Tel: 291 105 163 / 931 781 148 Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 (Summer) The pools of Lido are the most popular pools in Funchal. Complexo Balnear da
Ponta Gorda Passeio Público Marítimo Tel: 291 105 763 / 939 018 155 Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 (Summer) The Complex includes two salt-water pools, one for adults and the other one
for children. Complexo Balnear
Doca do Cavacas Ponta da Cruz Tel: 291 105 158 / 931 7881 146 Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 (Summer) This is a small beach complex with a natural swimming pool of volcanic origin and direct access to the sea. Complexo Balnear
Praia Formosa Praia Formosa Tel: 291 105 760 / 939 123 264 This is the largest public beach in Madeira and includes both sandy and pebbled seashores.
Praia de São Tiago
Located near the Fort of São Tiago, it is a small public beach which has become a hotspot for diving. Praia do Vigário
This is a pebbled beach located in the city centre of Câmara de Lobos. Piscinas das Salinas
Located near Câmara de Lobos bay, the Salinas natural swimming pools are part of a bathing complex, surrounded by green areas and a swimming pool for adults and the other one for children.. Praia da Fajã do
Praia do Gorgulho
Promenade do Lido This is a small public beach under the watchful eyes of lifeguards. It is located near the Lido promenade.
Rancho Located at the foot of Cabo Girão, it is accessible only by boat or by the Rancho Cable Car..
Praia dos Anjos
Lido, Funchal
