Praia Formosa
Funchal, Madeira
About this beach
Praia Formosa is the largest and most popular beach in Madeira, stretching for around 1.5 km alongside Funchal, the archipelago's capital. With dark volcanic sand and an extensive promenade lined with restaurants, bars and support facilities, it is the island's beating heart for seaside life. The beach holds Blue Flag status and full lifeguard cover in peak season, sitting just minutes from Funchal city centre and the airport. It is the ideal base for exploring Madeira's southern coast.
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Weather now
25°C
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- UV Index
- 7.8
- Sea temperature
- 25°C
- Wave height
- 1.0 m
Data: Open-Meteo
Details
- Type
- Maritime Beach
- Sand Type
- Dark Sand
- Water Quality
- Excellent
- Access
- Easy
- Region
- Madeira
- Municipality
- Funchal
- District
- Madeira
Ideal For
Nearby Accommodations
3
Resort
Estrada Monumental 175-177, 9000-100 Funchal
2.1 km from the beach
Resort
Praia Formosa, São Martinho, 9000-247 Funchal
128 m from the beach
Aparthotel
Praia Formosa, 9000 Funchal
164 m from the beach
* Indicative prices. Final rates may vary by date and availability.
