Beach · Ribeira Brava · Madeira

Praia da Ribeira Brava

A free bathing complex set into the seafront of the town of Ribeira Brava, combining pools, one of them for children, with a beach of pebbles mixed with black sand.

  • Blue Flag 2026
  • Excellent water
  • Accessible
Praia da Ribeira Brava
Photo: Vitor Oliveira · CC BY-SA 2.0

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About the beach

A free bathing complex set into the seafront of the town of Ribeira Brava, combining pools, one of them for children, with a beach of pebbles mixed with black sand. It has sunloungers, toilets, a changing room, a bar and a restaurant. Works in 2021 improved sea access and added boardwalks for people with reduced mobility, who also have a lift from the car park.

Type
Sea beach
Town
Ribeira Brava
Region
Madeira
Water quality 2025
Excellent
Blue Flag
Yes, 2026
Facilities
Accessible
Coordinates
32.6711, -17.0672

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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.