Beach · Zona Velha · Madeira
Praia da Barreirinha
A bathing complex in Funchal's Old Town (Zona Velha), east of the São Tiago Fort, built against a rocky cliff and facing the bay and the harbour.
- Blue Flag 2026
- Excellent water
- Accessible
- Live webcam
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A bathing complex in Funchal's Old Town (Zona Velha), east of the São Tiago Fort, built against a rocky cliff and facing the bay and the harbour. It offers direct sea access, a large sun terrace, toilets, changing rooms, lockers, a bar, parasols, sun loungers, a first-aid post and a lifeguard. A lift and ramps make it accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Type
- Sea beach
- Town
- Zona Velha (Funchal)
- Region
- Madeira
- Water quality 2025
- Excellent
- Blue Flag
- Yes, 2026
- Facilities
- Accessible
- Coordinates
- 32.6467, -16.8975
Praia da Barreirinha · Zona Velha
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Water quality: official 2025 bathing-season classification (European Environment Agency / APA). Editorial description by Portal Turismo Portugal. Before you go, check lifeguard cover, the flag and access, especially outside the bathing season. Blue Flag 2026 awarded by ABAAE, the Blue Flag operator in Portugal (official list); check on site whether the flag is flying.