What is the water and sand quality of the Fajas de Cabo Girao?

The beachline of Fajas de Cabo Girao is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Fajas de Cabo Girao?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fajas de Cabo Girao, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Fajas de Cabo Girao good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Fajas de Cabo Girao are usually strong.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Fajas de Cabo Girao good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Fajas de Cabo Girao secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Fajas de Cabo Girao?

Fajas de Cabo Girao can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fajas de Cabo Girao?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fajas de Cabo Girao.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar A Venda Do André is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fajas de Cabo Girao?

There are 1975 places to stay in the Fajas de Cabo Girao area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Fajas de Cabo Girao include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7361071&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pestana Fisherman Village</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4779578&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pestana Churchill Bay</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3257305&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lobos Rustic House II</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2734258&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa do Rosal</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4824178&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Praia</a></li></ul>

How far is the Fajas de Cabo Girao from parking?

The Fajas de Cabo Girao has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters

What is the best time of the year to visit Fajas de Cabo Girao?

The month with the highest temperature in Fajas de Cabo Girao 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?

Fajas de Cabo Girao (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 Fajas de Cabo Girao (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 Fajas de Cabo Girao 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.

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Photo of Fajas de Cabo Girao with turquoise pure water surface

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Fajãs de Cabo Girão

Fajas de Cabo Girao

Fajãs de Cabo Girão

Quinta Grande, Portugal

6.7

#43 out of 45 in Madeira 6

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Quinta Grande • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

6km

Playground Praia da Foz da Ribeira Brava

6km

Playground Children's playground in the village of Ribeira Brava

6km

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

2.7km

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

3.2km

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

3.5km

Park Praia Walking Road

3.6km

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

4.4km

Park Lido Promenade

5.6km

Park Panoramic Gardens

5.9km

Park Park Camara Municipal da Ribeira Brava

5.9km

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

6.6km

Bar Bar A Venda Do André

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Fajã dos Padres

7.2 - Good 1.7km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Vila do Peixe

8.6 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante O Polar

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Vista Alegre

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Sabores a varanda

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Barbecue Restaurant Restaurante La Parreira

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Bar Sakinhas Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 3.4km

Restaurant Grelhados do Pinheiro

9.6 - Exceptional 4.4km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

2.2km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

2.5km

Supermarket Supermercado As Quebradas

3.8km

Supermarket Bom Despacho

4.1km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

4.5km

Supermarket Continente Modelo Monumental

5km

Supermarket Pingo Doce

5.4km

Supermarket Loja Coral

5.6km

Supermarket Continente Modelo São Martinho

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia São Martinho

9.2 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Caminho Real da Encumeada (PR12)

9.6 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Levada Nova - Tabua

8.6 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Holy Trinity Church

9 - Excellent 7.9km

Museum CR7 Museum

8km

Tourist Attraction Cristiano Ronaldo Statue

8km

Tourist Attraction Jardim de Santa Luzia

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Optics Museum

10 - Exceptional 8.2km

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

8.3km

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

8.8km

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About

Fajas de Cabo Girao is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 43th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 8.5 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Quinta Grande settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Quinta Grande • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

6km

Playground Praia da Foz da Ribeira Brava

6km

Playground Children's playground in the village of Ribeira Brava

6km

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

2.7km

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

3.2km

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

3.5km

Park Praia Walking Road

3.6km

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

4.4km

Park Lido Promenade

5.6km

Park Panoramic Gardens

5.9km

Park Park Camara Municipal da Ribeira Brava

5.9km

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

6.6km

Bar Bar A Venda Do André

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Fajã dos Padres

7.2 - Good 1.7km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Vila do Peixe

8.6 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante O Polar

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Vista Alegre

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Sabores a varanda

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Barbecue Restaurant Restaurante La Parreira

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Bar Sakinhas Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 3.4km

Restaurant Grelhados do Pinheiro

9.6 - Exceptional 4.4km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

2.2km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

2.5km

Supermarket Supermercado As Quebradas

3.8km

Supermarket Bom Despacho

4.1km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

4.5km

Supermarket Continente Modelo Monumental

5km

Supermarket Pingo Doce

5.4km

Supermarket Loja Coral

5.6km

Supermarket Continente Modelo São Martinho

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia São Martinho

9.2 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Caminho Real da Encumeada (PR12)

9.6 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Levada Nova - Tabua

8.6 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Holy Trinity Church

9 - Excellent 7.9km

Museum CR7 Museum

8km

Tourist Attraction Cristiano Ronaldo Statue

8km

Tourist Attraction Jardim de Santa Luzia

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Optics Museum

10 - Exceptional 8.2km

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

8.3km

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

8.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

840m from the beach

6 Pleasant

Room Seaview

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.1km from center

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1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa do Terco

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.2km from center

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1.4km from the beach

6.6 Good

Lobos Rustic House II

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 1.4km from center

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1.6km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

D Henriques House

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.5km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Lobos Bay

Entire Apartment

Jardim da Serra • 3.2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa do Rosal

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 2.3km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Pestana Fisherman Village

Hotel

Jardim da Serra • 3.6km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Portada House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 3.6km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Camara de Lobos Apt by HR Madeira

Entire Apartment

Jardim da Serra • 3.6km from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casa da Praia

Entire Apartment

Jardim da Serra • 3.7km from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Pestana Churchill Bay

Hotel

Jardim da Serra • 3.7km from center

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Casa Amarela Apartments - by Casas na Ilha

2.5km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa Amarela Apartments - by Casas na Ilha

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 3.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 25 min walk

Praia de Vigario

7.2 Good

2.2km

Praia da Faja dos Padres

7.6 Very good

3.7km

Calhau da Lapa

7.3 Good

Popular beach 4.8km

Formosa Beach Praia Formosa

7.4 Good

5.2km

Piscinas Naturais da Doca do Cavacas Beach

8 Very good

5.9km

Ponta Gorda Lido

8.4 Very good

6.3km

Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas

7.4 Good

6.4km

Complexo Balnear do Lido

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Quinta Grande • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Funchal • 8.5km

Transport

Airport

FNC • 21.6km

Bus Station

LMB Aguiares T-10A e 46 • 6.2km

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6.7 Good

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6.7 Good

Elena Novotná

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

4 Frustrating

The beach offers of a solid steel frame that holds a few glass tiles which do not offer a breathtaking view. On the left, there are a few homes that do not add much to the scenery, while on the right, a towering cliff obstructs the view. To add insult to injury, visitors are charged a meager amount of 50 euro cents for admission, which seems unnecessary given the underwhelming experience. There are several other spots along the way that offer a more captivating view.

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Kaija Korpela

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Amazing view

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Santiago Mateo

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Recommend

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Nico Farrow.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This hidden cove can only be reached by taking the cable car, adding to its exclusivity. It surpasses the typical cable car ride over the city, and is also more economical. 😊