Swimming
Lido Bathing Complex
Located in Funchal, the Complexo Balnear do Lido, open year round, is a place for swimming enthusiasts, either in the sea or in a saltwater pool.
Swimming at Seixal Beach
If you want to have a different swimming experience, in a setting that looks like something out of a movie, where the green Nature almost enters the sea, this is the place for you. Black sandy Seixal Beach is surrounded by a superb landscape overlooking the Atlantic and the north coast of the island of Madeira. Recently voted Europe's third best beach by European Best Destinations, swimming here is pure pleasure.
From this beach we can glimpse the magnificent landscape of Madeira's north coast bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the north coast and enjoy the serenity of this beach on weekdays and swim peacefully, observing the unbelievable landscapes that form in front of you. Practising a swimming course here will, without a shadow of a doubt, be one of the most memorable moments you will take home with you.
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Considered one of the best beaches in Europe and enjoying the unique characteristics of the north coast, Seixal Beach is a paradise for all kinds of swimmers: from beginners to the most experienced ones.
Madeira Ocean & Trails
Our sea provides memorable experiences while creating images of undeniable beauty. Discover the ideal spots to discover our coastline and the nautical events that make our waters move.
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