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🏝️ Bathing spot

Complexo Balnear da Ponta Gorda (Poças do Governador)

  • 🏅 Blue Flag 2026

🏘️ Funchal · São Martinho · Funchal

Funchal's second-largest bathing complex, on the seafront promenade of the hotel zone: a huge sunbathing deck, two seawater pools (adults and children) and a tidal pool refreshed by the flow, plus stairs for swimming in the sea within the marked area. In season a large floating platform is anchored offshore for jumping in. First aid, parasol and lounger hire, changing rooms, a supervised beach, a beach library, Wi-Fi, a bar with terrace, access for people with reduced mobility. Passeio Público Marítimo, tel. +351 291 105 763. Bathing season 2026: 1 June – 15 September, a supervised beach with lifeguards assured. Blue Flag 2026. In a swell follow the flags: red = no bathing.

  • Two seawater pools
  • Tidal pool
  • Floating platform in summer
  • Accessible
  • Pavillon Bleu 2026
Opening hours
Daily 9:30–17:30; in summer, 1 June – 30 Sept, 8:30–20:00 (Lido)
GPS
32.63452, -16.94028
🧭 Getting there
The place stands in the locality of Funchal, parish of São Martinho (Funchal).
🅿️ Parking
The nearest car park is Estacionamento do Fórum Madeira, 324 m away.
Services within 1.5 km8

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