Beach

Praia Formosa

48 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Roberto
August 30, 2019
It’s quite an adventure to walk to this beach a couple of kilometres east of Câmara de Lobos. The pathway hugs the coast and sections cut straight through the cliffs. There are caves on the way, battered by the ocean surf, and after a little while you’ll come to this sheltered beach. With large pebbles it’s more of a location to ramble and take in the scenery, or head to the small promenade where there are a couple of restaurants.
It’s quite an adventure to walk to this beach a couple of kilometres east of Câmara de Lobos. The pathway hugs the coast and sections cut straight through the cliffs. There are caves on the way, battered by the ocean surf, and after a little while you’ll come to this sheltered beach. With large…
Jorge
March 29, 2015
Black sandy beach, nice walk a swiim :)
Figuracerta
November 13, 2014
Beautiful pebbly beach with nice bars & restaurants.
Mountain View Madeira
June 13, 2021
Black sand and pebble beach in Funchal
Ricardo
October 10, 2019
Closest beach, comprised of natural vulcanic pebels and black sand.

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Location
Funchal, Madeira