Beach · Ponta do Sol · Madeira

Praia da Ponta do Sol

A small pebble beach about 160 metres long in a cove of the town of Ponta do Sol, sheltered by the valley's steep slopes.

Praia da Ponta do Sol
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About the beach

A small pebble beach about 160 metres long in a cove of the town of Ponta do Sol, sheltered by the valley's steep slopes. It has changing rooms and toilets adapted for people with limited mobility, a bar, a games area and a summer library, with parking nearby. It is valued for its clear, mild water and for sunsets over the sea.

Type
Sea beach
Town
Ponta do Sol
Region
Madeira
Water quality 2025
Excellent
Coordinates
32.6797, -17.1056

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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.