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Portugal · Madeira

Best beaches in Funchal

6 ranked beaches in Funchal, Madeira

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Funchal

  1. 1

    Calheta Beach

    Man-made golden sandy beach in Calheta

    7.0
  2. 2

    Garajau Beach

    Pebble beach with clear waters, less crowded

    7.0
  3. 3

    Machico Beach

    Historic beach in Machico with golden sands

    7.0
  4. 4

    Praia Formosa

    Largest public beach in Funchal, famous pebble coastline

    7.0
  5. 5

    Prainha de Caniço

    Secluded pebble beach ideal for families

    7.0
  6. 6

    Reis Magos Beach

    Hidden gem popular among locals

    7.0

What makes Funchal's beaches stand out?

Funchal sits in Madeira, Portugal and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Funchal or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.