What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Faja dos Padres?

The beachline of Praia da Faja dos Padres is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Praia da Faja dos Padres?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Faja dos Padres, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Praia da Faja dos Padres 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.Praia da Faja dos Padres 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 Praia da Faja dos Padres 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 Praia da Faja dos Padres secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia da Faja dos Padres is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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 Praia da Faja dos Padres?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Faja dos Padres.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Fajã dos Padres is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Faja dos Padres?

There are 1891 places to stay in the Praia da Faja dos Padres area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Faja dos Padres include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3245080&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Guesthouse-TheView</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4296291&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Capela's House, a Home in Madeira</a></li><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></ul>

How far is the Praia da Faja dos Padres from parking?

The Praia da Faja dos Padres 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.

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Praia da Faja dos Padres

Faja dos Padres Beach

Quinta Grande, Portugal

7.6

#24 out of 45 in Madeira 1

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Restaurant Restaurante Fajã dos Padres

7.2 - Good 60m

Bar Bar A Venda Do André

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Sakinhas Bar

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9 - Excellent 1.9km

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9 - Excellent 2.1km

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9.6 - Exceptional 3km

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9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

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About

Praia da Faja dos Padres is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 24th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 10.7 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Quinta Grande settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Located within the settlement

Quinta Grande • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia da Foz da Ribeira Brava

4.2km

Playground Playground

4.2km

Playground Children's playground in the village of Ribeira Brava

4.2km

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

1.1km

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

2.2km

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

3km

Park Park Camara Municipal da Ribeira Brava

4.1km

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

5.3km

Park Praia Walking Road

5.8km

Hiking Area Levada do Moinho

7.3km

Park Lido Promenade

7.7km

Park Panoramic Gardens

8km

Restaurant Restaurante Fajã dos Padres

7.2 - Good 60m

Bar Bar A Venda Do André

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Sakinhas Bar

9.8 - Exceptional 1.7km

Restaurant Sabores a varanda

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Vista Alegre

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Barbecue Restaurant Restaurante La Parreira

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Grelhados do Pinheiro

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Italian Restaurant Bar o Caçador - Pizzaria & Churrascaria

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant AVENIDA GastroPub & Grill

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Supermarket Bom Despacho

2.5km

Supermarket Loja Coral

4km

Supermarket Pingo Doce

4.1km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

4.1km

Supermarket Ferreira & Pestana, Lda

4.1km

Bakery Miminho

8.6 - Excellent 4.2km

Bakery Flor Do Vale

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

4.4km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Levada Nova - Tabua

8.6 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Caminho Real da Encumeada (PR12)

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia São Martinho

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta do Sol

8km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

9.2 - Excellent 8.7km

Tourist Attraction Cascata dos Anjos

9.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villas Calhau da Lapa 51

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Quinta Grande • 2.1km from center

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2km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Capela's House, a Home in Madeira

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Jardim da Serra • 2km from center

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2.6km from the beach

6.6 Good

Lobos Rustic House II

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Jardim da Serra • 1.4km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

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Chalet

Jardim da Serra • 3.1km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Guesthouse-TheView

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 3.4km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8 Very good

Madeira Villa Liliana

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.8km from center

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2 bedrooms appartement with shared pool furnished terrace and wifi at Prazeres 5 km away from the be

2.8km from the beach

3 Poor

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Jardim da Serra • 2.8km from center

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3km from the beach

6 Pleasant

Room Seaview

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.1km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa do Terco

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.2km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa do Rosal

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Jardim da Serra • 2.3km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

D Henriques House

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 2.5km from center

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3.6km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa Estrelicia by LovelyStay

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Located at nearest locality

Quinta Grande • 4.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 22 min walk

Calhau da Lapa

7.3 Good

2.2km

Fajas de Cabo Girao

6.7 Good

4.1km

Praia de Vigario

7.2 Good

4.6km

Praia Da Ribeira Brava

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 6.9km

Formosa Beach Praia Formosa

7.4 Good

7.3km

Piscinas Naturais da Doca do Cavacas Beach

8 Very good

8km

Ponta Gorda Lido

8.4 Very good

8.3km

Ponta do Sol Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Quinta Grande • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Funchal • 10.7km

Transport

Airport

FNC • 23.7km

Bus Station

LMB Aguiares T-10A e 46 • 8.2km

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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7.6 Very good

Tadas B.

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

The only option to access this beach is by cable cart. A return ticket costs 12€ per adult (I believe it is cheaper for kids). It is a pebble beach with hundreds of geckos ☺️ near the restaurant there are some beds for sunbathing. You can get an umbrella from the restaurant and I think it is free. Try some Madeira's cherries right there, they are great!

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful place! If you're scared of heights close your eyes on the lift down like i did 😂 Beautiful sea, beautiful short walk through a fruit farm to get to it. The shore isn't ideal for lying on as it's incredibly rocky, but there's a concrete pier with steps down to the ocean to carefully get it. Alternatively you can jump off a dive into the water like many of the other vistors were which felt safe with all the people around. We went when it was a little busy, but everyone was polite, enjoying themselves and having a great time. - finding parking along the road to the lift was a little tricky.

Suiram Travel

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beach only accessible by cable car. Wonderful And very peaceful

Carl Nicholls

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Fabulous cable car ride. Idyllic walk to the restaurant then a lovely jetty and beach to explore

Michele Page

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Wonderful visit here. Well worth going. Certainly visit again. Loved it. Xx

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Praia da Faja dos Padres

Faja dos Padres Beach

Quinta Grande, Portugal

Playground Praia da Foz da Ribeira Brava

Playground Playground

Playground Children's playground in the village of Ribeira Brava

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

Park Park Camara Municipal da Ribeira Brava

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

Park Praia Walking Road

Hiking Area Levada do Moinho

Park Lido Promenade

Park Panoramic Gardens

Restaurant Restaurante Fajã dos Padres

Bar Bar A Venda Do André

Bar Sakinhas Bar

Restaurant Sabores a varanda

Restaurant Vista Alegre

Barbecue Restaurant Restaurante La Parreira

Restaurant Grelhados do Pinheiro

Italian Restaurant Bar o Caçador - Pizzaria & Churrascaria

Restaurant AVENIDA GastroPub & Grill

Supermarket Bom Despacho

Supermarket Loja Coral

Supermarket Pingo Doce

Supermarket Continente Modelo

Supermarket Ferreira & Pestana, Lda

Bakery Miminho

Bakery Flor Do Vale

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

Supermarket Continente Modelo

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Tourist Attraction Cascata dos Anjos

About

Quinta Grande, Madeira,

Playground Praia da Foz da Ribeira Brava

Playground Playground

Playground Children's playground in the village of Ribeira Brava

Hiking Area Calhau do Lapa Madeira

Hiking Area Veredas do Pico Alto

Hiking Area Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava starting point

Park Park Camara Municipal da Ribeira Brava

Park Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal

Park Praia Walking Road

Hiking Area Levada do Moinho

Park Lido Promenade

Park Panoramic Gardens

Restaurant Restaurante Fajã dos Padres

Bar Bar A Venda Do André

Bar Sakinhas Bar

Restaurant Sabores a varanda

Restaurant Vista Alegre

Barbecue Restaurant Restaurante La Parreira

Restaurant Grelhados do Pinheiro

Italian Restaurant Bar o Caçador - Pizzaria & Churrascaria

Restaurant AVENIDA GastroPub & Grill

Supermarket Bom Despacho

Supermarket Loja Coral

Supermarket Pingo Doce

Supermarket Continente Modelo

Supermarket Ferreira & Pestana, Lda

Bakery Miminho

Bakery Flor Do Vale

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Câmara de Lobos

Supermarket Continente Modelo

Tourist Attraction Levada Nova - Tabua

Tourist Attraction Caminho Real da Encumeada (PR12)

Tourist Attraction Paróquia São Martinho

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta do Sol

Tourist Attraction Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

Tourist Attraction Cascata dos Anjos

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