Along the sunny south coast you'll find some of Madeira's most emblematic pebble beaches. Spend a day on one of these beaches and you'll see that pebbles are more comfortable than they look.
Funchal
São Tiago Beach
Right in the old part of the city of Funchal, São Tiago Beach is a small recess to enjoy a moment in communion with the Atlantic, overlooking the majestic bay.
Gorgulho Beach, also known as Gavinas Beach, is a small, unsupervised bathing space in the Lido area, ideal for a quick dip followed by a gastronomic moment, provided by the surrounding restaurants.
The largest public beach on the Island of Madeira is located 10 minutes from the centre of Funchal and stretches for 2 Km. Formosa Beach has areas with pebbles and areas with black sand.
Câmara de Lobos beach is the main bathing resort in the city of Câmara de Lobos.
South of Largo da República, it is free and has several services nearby.
Discover an incredible beach located in Seixal. No, not the famous beach with coppery sand. Dive into the sea off the north coast and relax on this hidden beach.
Seixal
Laje Beach
Laje, also known as Jamaica Beach, is an unsupervised beach located in the parish of Seixal, surrounded by a typically Madeiran landscape.
What do the towns of Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico and Caniçal have in common? Among many other things, along their coastlines there are beautiful pebble beaches with good access to the sea. Find out which ones to visit.
Machico
São Roque Beach
São Roque Beach, a pebble beach, takes up a large portion of Machico bay. With support facilities which guarantee a comfortable and pleasant experience.
The sunny west coast is the last to say goodbye to the sun. So, the following beaches are preferred by those who want to catch the last rays of sun.
Ribeira Brava
Calhau da Lapa
Calhau da Lapa, situated in the parish of Campanário, is a small bathing area known for its peaceful atmosphere and the excellent quality of its waters.
Accessed by boat or cable car, Fajã dos Padres is a veritable Eden. The turquoise water combines harmoniously with the vivacity of the exotic fruit trees.
The Ribeira das Galinhas Beach, in Paúl do Mar, has several facilities, such as a bar, a sunbathing area, parasols and showers. It is popular among surfers
The Portinho Beach, at the eastern end of Jardim do Mar, offers excellent conditions for surfing. It has hosted several international surf competitions.
