Praia Formosa Beach
- Location
- Funchal, Madeira
- Category
- Beach & Water / Beaches
- Duration
- 90
- Cost
- Free
Praia Formosa, located in the São Martinho parish just west of Funchal, is Madeira’s largest and most popular public beach complex. Stretching about 2 km, it’s composed of four connected beaches offering a mix of black volcanic sand and rolled shingle along a scenic Atlantic shoreline. Praia Formosa promenade is a great running route just outside Funchal, around 5.5km distance (round-trip).