Maritime Beach
Blue Flag
Praia Formosa
Funchal, Madeira
Blue Flag
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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Details
- Type
- Maritime Beach
- Sand Type
- Dark Sand
- Water Quality
- Excellent
- Access
- Easy
- Region
- Madeira
- Municipality
- Funchal
- District
- Madeira
Ideal For
Families
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