What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Maiata?

The beachline of Praia da Maiata 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 Praia da Maiata?

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

Is the Praia da Maiata 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.The waves in the Praia da Maiata are usually strong.

Is the Praia da Maiata 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 Praia da Maiata 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>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Maiata?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Maiata.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Maiata?

There are 382 places to stay in the Praia da Maiata area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Maiata include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=579374&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Vila Bela</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=817866&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rural de Sanroque</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=703729&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quinta da Vila</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5379861&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Valentina's House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1459965&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Pedra</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Maiata from parking?

The Praia da Maiata 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Maiata?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Maiata that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Levada do Castelejo located in 2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Maiata?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Maiata 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?

Praia da Maiata (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 Praia da Maiata (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 Praia da Maiata 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.

Praia da Maiata 🏖️ Madeira island, Portugal - detailed features, map, photos

Photo of Praia da Maiata with gray pebble surface

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Photo of Praia da Maiata with spacious bay

Photo of Praia da Maiata with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia da Maiata located in natural area

Praia da Maiata

Porto da Cruz, Portugal

7.2

#35 out of 45 in Madeira 13

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Porto da Cruz • 0.9 km

Map of beach

National Park Parque Florestal das Queimadas

8km

Hiking Area PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde

8.1km

Hiking Area PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo

9.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Lily's

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Cafe Sweet Home for Holidays

8.6 - Excellent 5.3km

Cafe BAR CAPITAL - Fabio Jose Da Mata Camara

8.6 - Excellent 5.7km

Cafe RubiAmor

8.6 - Excellent 5.9km

Cafe Café São José

8.6 - Excellent 6km

Cafe Tasca Do Jaime

8 - Very good 6.1km

Cafe Boutique de Pão Café da Avó

9.2 - Excellent 6.2km

Bar António Gouveia Reis - Unipessoal Lda.

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Cafe Café Paraíso

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Castelejo

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Vereda da Penha d'Águia

9 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Vereda das Funduras (PR5)

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Levada dos Maroços

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Parque Ribeira Primeira

9.4 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Levada da Serra do Faial

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Santo (Santo António Da Serra)

9.2 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Museu Família Teixeira

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Cruzinhas viewpoint

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

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About

Praia da Maiata is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 35th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 15.4 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Porto da Cruz settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

1.7 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Porto da Cruz • 0.9 km

Map of beach

National Park Parque Florestal das Queimadas

8km

Hiking Area PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde

8.1km

Hiking Area PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo

9.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Lily's

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Cafe Sweet Home for Holidays

8.6 - Excellent 5.3km

Cafe BAR CAPITAL - Fabio Jose Da Mata Camara

8.6 - Excellent 5.7km

Cafe RubiAmor

8.6 - Excellent 5.9km

Cafe Café São José

8.6 - Excellent 6km

Cafe Tasca Do Jaime

8 - Very good 6.1km

Cafe Boutique de Pão Café da Avó

9.2 - Excellent 6.2km

Bar António Gouveia Reis - Unipessoal Lda.

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Cafe Café Paraíso

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Castelejo

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Vereda da Penha d'Águia

9 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Vereda das Funduras (PR5)

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Levada dos Maroços

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Parque Ribeira Primeira

9.4 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Levada da Serra do Faial

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Santo (Santo António Da Serra)

9.2 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Museu Família Teixeira

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Cruzinhas viewpoint

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

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Porto da Cruz • 3.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Complexo Balnear da Foz da Ribeira do Faial

7.9 Very good

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7.7 Very good

7.8km

Praia de Machico

8.4 Very good

8km

Praia da Ribeira de Natal

7.4 Good

8.5km

Praia do Canical

7.9 Very good

9.4km

Praia das Palmeiras

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Porto da Cruz • 920m

Main locality of province

Funchal • 15.4km

Transport

Airport

FNC • 8.9km

Bus Station

Campo Futebol Machico • 6km

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Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

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7.2 Good

Kai Williams.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is absolutely lovely, with a predominantly sandy terrain.

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The Critiquist.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The best beach in Madeira is known for its gray pebbles, which add a unique touch to the picturesque scenery. I can confidently say that this beach is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Madeira.

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Larissa Novikova.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is situated in a stunning location, with gray pebbles lining its shores. It's located right by the mountains and gives off a Hawaiian vibe.

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Kasul A

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach on Madeira is one of the finest and most untouched ones around. Additionally, it is worth noting that the beach is covered in gray pebbles.

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Elijas Stenavičius

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This stunning beach boasts a charming village nearby with a variety of restaurants to choose from. Additionally, the beach is adorned with unique gray pebbles, adding to its natural beauty.