What is the water and sand quality of the Sao Lourenco Beach?

The beachline of Sao Lourenco Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Sao Lourenco Beach?

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

Is the Sao Lourenco 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.Sao Lourenco Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Sao Lourenco Beach 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 Sao Lourenco Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sao Lourenco Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Sao Lourenco Beach?

Sao Lourenco Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>FKK / Naturists </li><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sao Lourenco Beach.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Bar Amarelo is the closest place located 4000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sao Lourenco Beach?

There are 209 places to stay in the Sao Lourenco Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3981065&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Miguel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4192686&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Senhora do Mar - Gorgeous Villa with pool and private sea access</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3204818&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Machico near the beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Sao Lourenco Beach from parking?

The Sao Lourenco Beach 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 and you have to overcome a long descent.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sao Lourenco Beach (Madeira) 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 Sao Lourenco Beach (Madeira) 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 Sao Lourenco 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 Sao Lourenco Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Sao Lourenco Beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Sao Lourenco Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Sao Lourenco Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sao Lourenco Beach located in natural area

Sao Lourenco Beach

Caniçal, Portugal

7.4

#28 out of 45 in Madeira 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located outside the settlement

Quinta do Lorde • 1.4 km

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Restaurant Restaurante Bar Amarelo

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Cabrestante

8.4 - Very good 4km

Restaurant Restaurante Snack-bar Frente Ao Sol

9.2 - Excellent 4.8km

Bar Baía Beach Club

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

Restaurant Churrasqueira, Petisqueira e hamburgaria Adega do Petisco

9.2 - Excellent 6.8km

Restaurant Restaurant O Pescador

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Bar Massa Mia

8.2 - Very good 7km

Cafe Pasteleria E Padaria Bom Caminho

9 - Excellent 7km

Bar Tasquinha "O Salsa"

9 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Caniçal - Pico do Facho

8.4 - Very good 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro do Pico do Facho

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Vereda do Larano

9.4 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Caniçal - Machico

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Solar do Ribeirinho

8.8 - Excellent 7.3km

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About

Sao Lourenco Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 28th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 22.7 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Quinta do Lorde settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located outside the settlement

Quinta do Lorde • 1.4 km

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Restaurant Restaurante Bar Amarelo

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Cabrestante

8.4 - Very good 4km

Restaurant Restaurante Snack-bar Frente Ao Sol

9.2 - Excellent 4.8km

Bar Baía Beach Club

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

Restaurant Churrasqueira, Petisqueira e hamburgaria Adega do Petisco

9.2 - Excellent 6.8km

Restaurant Restaurant O Pescador

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Bar Massa Mia

8.2 - Very good 7km

Cafe Pasteleria E Padaria Bom Caminho

9 - Excellent 7km

Bar Tasquinha "O Salsa"

9 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Caniçal - Pico do Facho

8.4 - Very good 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro do Pico do Facho

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Vereda do Larano

9.4 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Caniçal - Machico

9 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Solar do Ribeirinho

8.8 - Excellent 7.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Senhora do Mar - Gorgeous Villa with pool and private sea access

2.6km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Senhora do Mar - Gorgeous Villa with pool and private sea access

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Jardim da Serra • 1.3km from center

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7.1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Apartment Machico near the beach

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Jardim da Serra • 5.7km from center

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7.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa da Avo Duca

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta do Lorde • 5.7km from center

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7.1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Machico Beach, a Home in Madeira

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Jardim da Serra • 5.8km from center

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7.2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Casa do pescador

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Jardim da Serra • 5.8km from center

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7.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Harmonia Apartment by Atlantic Holiday

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Jardim da Serra • 5.9km from center

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7.5km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Machico Comfort

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta do Lorde • 6.1km from center

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Lovely Sea View Apartment "Deserta Grande"

7.6km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Lovely Sea View Apartment "Deserta Grande"

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Jardim da Serra • 6.2km from center

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7.6km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Apartamentos Matur

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta do Lorde • 6.2km from center

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7.8km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Matur flat

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta do Lorde • 6.5km from center

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7.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Apartamento Piquinho

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta do Lorde • 6.5km from center

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8km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa Miguel

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Jardim da Serra • 6.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Praia do Sardinha

7.4 Good

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Prainha do Canical

7.9 Very good

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Praia do Canical

7.9 Very good

4.7km

Praia da Ribeira de Natal

7.4 Good

6.9km

Praia de Machico

8.4 Very good

7.2km

Praia de S. Roque

7.7 Very good

11.1km

Praia das Palmeiras

7.7 Very good

11.9km

Praia da Maiata

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Quinta do Lorde • 1.4km

Main locality of province

Funchal • 22.7km

Transport

Airport

FNC • 9.1km

Bus Station

Campo Futebol Machico • 7.8km

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Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.4 Good

Victor Agulhon

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Incredible spot. Bring your towel and swimsuit for the hike and walk down there at the end. Stunning

Norman Tettenborn

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Like a secret place. Don't tell anyone ;)

Reece Richards

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning, it's hard when the sun is hot but totally worth the amazing views and the sense of achievement once you have completed this beautiful hike.

Luuk de Block

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

It's a nice hike, I would rate it moderate in difficulty. It can be windy so take a jacked with you, just in case. In the end of the hike there is a bar.

M M

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Wonderful somewhat hidden pebble beach off the main hiking trail with clothing-optional swimming. Calm waters and sun all day long.