Beach · Paul do Mar · Madeira

Praia da Ribeira das Galinhas

A beach of rounded pebbles and rock on the western side of Paul do Mar, washed by clear water.

Praia da Ribeira das Galinhas
Photo: Vitor Oliveira · CC BY-SA 2.0

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About the beach

A beach of rounded pebbles and rock on the western side of Paul do Mar, washed by clear water. It is very popular with surfers and has hosted several surfing competitions. It is not lifeguarded; it has a bar area, a sun terrace, sunshades and showers, and there are bars and fish restaurants in the village.

Type
Sea beach
Town
Paul do Mar (Calheta)
Region
Madeira
Water quality 2025
Excellent
Coordinates
32.7644, -17.2351

Praia da Ribeira das Galinhas · Paul do Mar

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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.