Praia Formosa
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Praia Formosa

🏖️ Mixed 🟢 Free entry

The largest city beach in Funchal, located in the western part of the city. It consists of a combination of gravel and black volcanic sand. Accessible by bus from the city center and surrounded by a promenade with restaurants and cafes. Popular among locals.

Best for ✨ Largest city beach in Funchal, walking, swimming, families
How much time to plan ⏱️ 4 h

Family

🅿️ parking
🛋️ Sun loungers
🚿 Shower
☕ Café
🍴 Restaurant/bar nearby
⛰️ Heads up: Hilly terrain — walking with elevation gains realistically takes about 25% longer than shown (Google Directions doesn't fully account for the effort of climbing).

🅿️ Parking nearby

Parking Continente Modelo Monumental

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (300m)

Address: Funchal

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parque estacionamento

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (381m)

Address: Travessa do Cabrestante 1, Funchal

Free parking lot - Praia Formosa

garage/underground 🆓 Free 🚶 5 min to the attraction (394m)

Address: Funchal

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Forum madeira

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (685m)

Address: Funchal

Paid parking lot - Praia Formosa

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (686m)

Address: Funchal

🍴 Restaurants and parking nearby

Papa Manuel Piornais I

Papa Manuel Piornais I

⭐ 4.50 1616 reviews 345m

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€€

Address: Caminho do Amparo 15, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 761 288

Opening hours: 12:00–23:30

Doca do Cavacas

Doca do Cavacas

⭐ 4.40 2974 reviews 356m

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€€

Address: Rua da Ponta da Cruz 66, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 762 057

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–22:00 Saturday: 12:00–22:00 Sunday: 12:00–22:00
Viana

Viana

⭐ 4.60 2854 reviews 393m

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pekara €€

Address: Q Edifício Monumental Palace I, Estrada Monumental 456, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 741 053

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 07:30–22:30 Wednesday: 07:30–22:30 Thursday: 07:30–22:30 Friday: 07:30–22:30 Saturday: 07:30–22:30 Sunday: 07:30–22:30
Penha D'Águia

Penha D'Águia

⭐ 4.40 2339 reviews 431m

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pekara €€

Address: Rua do Vale da Ajuda 120, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 633 084

Opening hours: 07:30–20:00

Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro

Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro

⭐ 4.50 3356 reviews 450m

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€€

Address: Centro Comercial CentroMar, Rua da Ponta da Cruz, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 761 229

Opening hours: 12:00–23:00