We will provide information to help you make the most of your stay in Madeira with your child.
Sandy Beaches
Warning: Some of these beaches have no lifeguards or security personnel.
Atenção: Algumas destas praias não têm vigilância nem nadadores salvadores.
NORTH
✔ Seixal Beach
✔ Alagoa Beach*
✔ Maiata Beach*
ATTENTION: depends on the tides and wavesNORTE
✔ Praia do Seixal
✔ Praia da Alagoa*
✔ Praia da Maiata*
ATENÇÃO: (depende das mares e ondulação)EAST
✔ Machico Beach
✔ “Prainha” Beach – Caniçal
ESTE
✔ Praia de Machico
✔ Praia “Prainha” no Caniçal
Children’s Pool
Warning: Some of these beaches have no lifeguards or security personnel.
Atenção: Algumas destas praias não têm vigilância nem nadadores salvadores.
NORTH
✔ Natural Pool do Porto Moniz
✔ Beach / Bathing Complex de Ponta Delgada
✔ Bathing Complex do Calhau de São Jorge
✔ Beach / Bathing Complex do Porto da Cruz
✔ Calamar Pool – São Vicente
NORTE
✔ Piscinas Naturais do Porto Moniz
✔ Praia / Complexo Balnear de Ponta Delgada
✔ Complexo Balnear do Calhau de São Jorge
✔ Praia e Complexo Balnear do Porto da Cruz
✔ Piscina do Calamar – São Vicente
SOUTH
✔ Ribeira Brava Beach
✔ Bathing Complex da Ponta Gorda
✔ Bathing Complex do Lido
✔ Bathing Complex do Docas do Cavacas
✔ Pool Salinas (Câmara de Lobos)
SUL
✔ Praia da Ribeira Brava
✔ Complexo Balnear da Ponta Gorda
✔ Complexo Balnear do Lido
✔ Complexo Balnear do Docas do Cavacas
✔ Piscinas das Salinas (Câmara de Lobos)
EAST
✔ Bathing Complex do Caniçal
✔ Aquaparque de Santa Cruz
ESTE
✔ Complexo Balnear do Caniçal
✔ Aquaparque de Santa Cruz
Live Webcam’s
Before leaving home, don’t forget to check the weather in different areas of Madeira using the webcam links.
Driving in Madeira can be an amazing way to discover hidden waterfalls, viewpoints, and mountain trails—but it requires attention and respect for local rules.
Always:
✔ Follow road signs
✔ Drive slowly on mountain roads
✔ Use proper child seats
✔ Respect speed limits
✔ Stay patient with narrow streets
By following these simple recommendations from the Portuguese Highway Code, you will enjoy a safe, stress-free, and unforgettable driving experience on the island.
