What is the water and sand quality of the Formosa Beach?

The beachline of Formosa Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Formosa Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Formosa Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Formosa Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Formosa Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Formosa Beach is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Formosa Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Formosa Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Formosa Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Formosa Beach?

The bar is located right on the Formosa Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Beer Garden is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Formosa Beach?

There are 2124 places to stay in the Formosa Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4473190&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Formosa - Infinity pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2833322&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Atlantic View 403 -Apartment with ocean view and Pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6743676&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Praia Formosa Vista Mar</a></li></ul>

How far is the Formosa Beach from parking?

The Formosa Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Formosa Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Formosa Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paróquia São Martinho located in 1.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Formosa Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Formosa Beach is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Formosa Beach (Madeira island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Formosa Beach (Madeira island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Formosa Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Formosa Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Formosa Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Formosa Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Formosa Beach and the settlement

Praia Formosa

Formosa Beach

Praia Formosa

São Martinho, Portugal

7.4

#28 out of 45 in Madeira 18

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Kite or windsurfing Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Camara de Lobos • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Park Praia Walking Road

200m

Park Lido Promenade

550m

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

640m

Park Panoramic Gardens

870m

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

2km

Park Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

2.3km

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

7km

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

7.6km

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

8.5km

Seafood Restaurant Doca do Cavacas

8.6 - Excellent 170m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro

9 - Excellent 250m

Restaurant Restaurante Beer Garden

9 - Excellent 450m

Pizza Restaurant Lume Pizzeria

9.4 - Excellent 580m

Brunch Restaurant LOFT brunch & cocktail restaurant

9 - Excellent 790m

Pizza Restaurant Papa Manuel Lido Restaurant & Pizzaria

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Leeno's Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante O Polar

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Supermarket Continente Modelo Monumental

320m

Supermarket Pingo Doce

420m

Supermarket Supermercado As Quebradas

820m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Monumental

1.3km

Supermarket Pingo Doce supermarket

1.5km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

1.6km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

1.7km

Supermarket Continente Modelo São Martinho

1.7km

Supermarket Supermercado

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia São Martinho

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Museum CR7 Museum

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Cristiano Ronaldo Statue

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Holy Trinity Church

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Blandy's Wine Lodge

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Optics Museum

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Jardim de Santa Luzia

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praça do Povo

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

3.7km

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

4.3km

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About

Formosa Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 28th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 4.1 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Camara de Lobos settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

2.9 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Camara de Lobos • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Park Praia Walking Road

200m

Park Lido Promenade

550m

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

640m

Park Panoramic Gardens

870m

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

2km

Park Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

2.3km

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

7km

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

7.6km

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

8.5km

Seafood Restaurant Doca do Cavacas

8.6 - Excellent 170m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro

9 - Excellent 250m

Restaurant Restaurante Beer Garden

9 - Excellent 450m

Pizza Restaurant Lume Pizzeria

9.4 - Excellent 580m

Brunch Restaurant LOFT brunch & cocktail restaurant

9 - Excellent 790m

Pizza Restaurant Papa Manuel Lido Restaurant & Pizzaria

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Leeno's Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante O Polar

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Supermarket Continente Modelo Monumental

320m

Supermarket Pingo Doce

420m

Supermarket Supermercado As Quebradas

820m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Monumental

1.3km

Supermarket Pingo Doce supermarket

1.5km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

1.6km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

1.7km

Supermarket Continente Modelo São Martinho

1.7km

Supermarket Supermercado

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia São Martinho

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Museum CR7 Museum

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Cristiano Ronaldo Statue

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Holy Trinity Church

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Blandy's Wine Lodge

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Optics Museum

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Jardim de Santa Luzia

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praça do Povo

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

3.7km

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

4.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

90m from the beach

8.2 Very good