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Sandy Beaches
In Madeira’s archipelago there are beaches with black sand, yellow sand, natu-ral or artificial; there are also beaches whose sands have therapeutic properties. The largest beach in Porto Santo is 9 km long and the other beaches vary in size depending on the tide, such as Prainha. There are sandy beaches next to the cities of Funchal, Machico and Santa Cruz, as well as many others… in some cases, they can only be accessed by boat.
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Alagoa Beach – Porto da Cruz
Description:
Black sand, great for surfing, free access with a beachside parking lot, mountain views
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Black Sand -
Surfing Beach
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Free Access
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Parking
Calheta Beach
Description:
Family-friendly beach with artificial yellow sand and free access with a beach-side parking lot and marina
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Yellow Sand
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Family Friendly
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Free Access
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Parking
Machico Beach
Description:
Artificial yellow sand, ideal for families, with free access and a beachside park-ing lot, where it is possible to see the planes heading to the airport
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Yellow Sand
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Family Friendly
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Free Access
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Parking
Porto do Seixal Beach
Description:
Family-friendly beach with black sand, free access with a beachside parking lot, mountain views on the north coast
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Black Sand
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Family Friendly
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Free Access
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Parking
Praia do Areeiro
Description:
Blue Flag beach (next to Hotel Orca Praia, black sand and pebbles, free access, it has several restaurants and cafes, boardwalk, and a beachside parking lot).
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Blue Flag Beach
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Black Sand
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Rock
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Free Access
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Support Café/Bar
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Promenade
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Parking
Prainha – Caniçal
Description:
Family-friendly beach with yellow and black sand and free stair access, coffee shop, and off-street parking lot only at 5-10 minute walk
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Yellow Sand
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Black Sand
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Family Friendly
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Free Access
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Support Café/Bar
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Parking