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

The beachline of Praia da Atalaia 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 Praia da Atalaia?

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

Is the Praia da Atalaia 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 Atalaia 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 Atalaia 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 Atalaia secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia da Atalaia 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>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Atalaia.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Atalaia?

There are 2119 places to stay in the Praia da Atalaia area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Atalaia include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6595531&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1907083&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vilas Mediterraneo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4138324&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Romantico</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2735219&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">atlantic home apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3408250&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vanda’s Sea View Apartment</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Atalaia from parking?

The Praia da Atalaia 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 small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Atalaia?

There are 1 attractions near Praia da Atalaia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cristo Rei located in 3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia da Atalaia (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 Praia da Atalaia (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 Praia da Atalaia 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 Praia da Atalaia with blue pure water surface

Photo of Praia da Atalaia with spacious shore

Photo of Praia da Atalaia with very clean level of cleanliness

Praia da Atalaia

Atalaia Beach

Levadas, Portugal

6.7

#43 out of 45 in Madeira 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Canico • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Park Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

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Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

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Restaurant Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia

9.2 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant Francesinhas 100 Igual

9 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant Snack-Bar A parada

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Ondamar GastroPub

8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Bar Padrinho 2

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Pizzaria Galosol

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Nico's Burguer - Caniço

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Munchies snack bar Caniço de Baixo

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Atlantis Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Supermarket Divine Supermarket

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Supermarket Mercadinho

9.2km

Grocery Store CHEN Asian supermarket

9.3km

Supermarket Supermercado

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Tourist Attraction Cristo Rei

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Tourist Attraction Levada da Serra do Faial - Camacha

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Tourist Attraction Madeira Eco Ramblers

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Tourist Attraction Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz

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Tourist Attraction Monte Palace Madeira

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Tourist Attraction Praça do Povo

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Church Funchal Cathedral

8km

Tourist Attraction Praça do Município

9 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Santo (Santo António Da Serra)

9.2 - Excellent 8.2km

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

7.6km

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

8.2km

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About

Praia da Atalaia is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 43th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 8.2 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Canico settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located outside the settlement

Canico • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Park Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

9.6km

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

9.9km

Restaurant Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia

9.2 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant Francesinhas 100 Igual

9 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant Snack-Bar A parada

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Ondamar GastroPub

8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Bar Padrinho 2

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Pizzaria Galosol

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Nico's Burguer - Caniço

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Munchies snack bar Caniço de Baixo

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Atlantis Restaurante

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Supermarket Divine Supermarket

9km

Supermarket Mercadinho

9.2km

Grocery Store CHEN Asian supermarket

9.3km

Supermarket Supermercado

10km

Tourist Attraction Cristo Rei

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Levada da Serra do Faial - Camacha

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Madeira Eco Ramblers

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz

8.6 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Monte Palace Madeira

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Praça do Povo

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Church Funchal Cathedral

8km

Tourist Attraction Praça do Município

9 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Santo (Santo António Da Serra)

9.2 - Excellent 8.2km

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

7.6km

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

8.2km

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Jardim da Serra • 1.4km from center

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Canico • 1.8km

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Paweł Hetmanek

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great rocky, secluded beach. There are naturists. Lying on pleasant stones, the ocean breeze washes over you, and the sound of the water calms your stressed nerves... Beautiful

Yely Dias

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

I loved the area. The beach is divine, the water super clean, and the restaurants with very pleasant atmospheres.

Jacek Kleczek

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A quiet bay where you can drink wine and listen to sea music..

Laura

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Small, beautiful bay that is hardly visited. For the ascent and descent you should be sure-footed and not wear flip-flops.

Stefan H. TM-Repräsentant (Thermomix Teamleitung)

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A hidden cove with unusual objects. From a settlement? From the war, from pirates? A lost place. Steep descent, dangerous, not suitable for children.

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Praia da Atalaia

Atalaia Beach

Levadas, Portugal

Park Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

Restaurant Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia

Restaurant Francesinhas 100 Igual

Restaurant Snack-Bar A parada

Restaurant Ondamar GastroPub

Bar Bar Padrinho 2

Restaurant Pizzaria Galosol

Restaurant Nico's Burguer - Caniço

Bar Munchies snack bar Caniço de Baixo

Restaurant Atlantis Restaurante

Supermarket Divine Supermarket

Supermarket Mercadinho

Grocery Store CHEN Asian supermarket

Supermarket Supermercado

Tourist Attraction Cristo Rei

Tourist Attraction Levada da Serra do Faial - Camacha

Tourist Attraction Madeira Eco Ramblers

Tourist Attraction Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz

Tourist Attraction Monte Palace Madeira

Tourist Attraction Praça do Povo

Church Funchal Cathedral

Tourist Attraction Praça do Município

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Santo (Santo António Da Serra)

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

About

Canico, Madeira,

Park Quinta Magnólia Tennis & Padel

Hiking Area Access to Levada "Dos Piornais"

Restaurant Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia

Restaurant Francesinhas 100 Igual

Restaurant Snack-Bar A parada

Restaurant Ondamar GastroPub

Bar Bar Padrinho 2

Restaurant Pizzaria Galosol

Restaurant Nico's Burguer - Caniço

Bar Munchies snack bar Caniço de Baixo

Restaurant Atlantis Restaurante

Supermarket Divine Supermarket

Supermarket Mercadinho

Grocery Store CHEN Asian supermarket

Supermarket Supermercado

Tourist Attraction Cristo Rei

Tourist Attraction Levada da Serra do Faial - Camacha

Tourist Attraction Madeira Eco Ramblers

Tourist Attraction Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz

Tourist Attraction Monte Palace Madeira

Tourist Attraction Praça do Povo

Church Funchal Cathedral

Tourist Attraction Praça do Município

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Santo (Santo António Da Serra)

Historical Landmark Zona Velha

Historical Landmark Funchal City Center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Canico • 1.8km

Funchal • 8.2km

Transport

FNC • 6.9km

Cancela-Zona 35 • 3.7km