Beach · São Martinho · Madeira
Praia Formosa
West of Funchal's centre, in the parish of São Martinho, this is Madeira's largest public beach: a group of four beaches stretching about 2 km, alternating between…
- Blue Flag 2026
- Excellent water
- Accessible
- Live webcam
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West of Funchal's centre, in the parish of São Martinho, this is Madeira's largest public beach: a group of four beaches stretching about 2 km, alternating between rounded pebbles and black sand. Entry is free, with lifeguards in the bathing season, parking, changing rooms, a first-aid post, a playground and a football pitch, and it is on the 2026 Accessible Beach list.
- Type
- Sea beach
- Town
- São Martinho (Funchal)
- Region
- Madeira
- Water quality 2025
- Excellent
- Blue Flag
- Yes, 2026
- Facilities
- Accessible
- Coordinates
- 32.6414, -16.9544
Praia Formosa · São Martinho
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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.