Madeira weekend breaks
The most beautiful beaches in Madeira

Isolated and beautiful, this beach is bathed in rocks and clear warm waters. It’s a fitting description for Fajã beach, one of the most beautiful of Madeira Beach. A haven away from the crowds, here you will not find any shops, buzz, or cars; just peace, tranquility and perfect conditions to jump in the water with flippers and diving goggles.

If you want to swim in the Atlantic without fighting the waves, the natural pools of Porto Moniz are your ideal destination. This space is not only known for its beauty, which is based on the contrast of the volcanic rock with clear waters, but also for the pleasant swimming conditions. There are also many services offered at Porto Moniz, giving this area extra cool points and incentive to stop by and visit.

Located on a huge rock, a few meters from Cabo Girão, in Fajã dos Padres, this beach is only accessible by boat, on the panoramic lift of Quinta Grande or on a cable car, which is the highest in Europe at 350 meters high. If you do not have vertigo and can make the trip, this tour will offer visitors amazing views of the Atlantic and Cabo Girão from a unique perspective. Back on dry land, you will find a traditional restaurant and several apartments for spending a few days in this oasis between sea and mountains.

Every summer, these pools are the delight of locals and tourists, thanks to the variety of services they offer: Bars, restaurants, changing rooms, and even table tennis! The options for spending a day swimming are plenty, from saltwater pools, whose waters are renewed daily, to direct sea access, or for those who want to delve into deeper waters, a dive centre to reveal the treasures of the underwater world.

This beach in Madeira, with only 100 metres of sand, has the distinction of being one of the few sandy beaches of the island. It was created in 2004 with the sands of Morocco and the beaches of Figueira da Foz. This golden treasure also encompasses many services like kiosks and bathrooms making a day at the beach very convenient. The jetties on the beach protect the beach from the waves of the Atlantic, making Calheta beach the perfect place to take a dip and practice any type of water sport.

Black sand, clear water and landscapes of unique beauty: Welcome to Laje beach! In this little paradise, halfway between Porto Moniz and Seixal, there is peace and quiet. Also known as Jamaica beach, this area gets its name from the palm plantations that surround it, making visitors feel like they are in the Caribbean. Currently, the beach is equipped with changing rooms, a bar/restaurant, security service and everything needed for a full day at the beach.