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Praia da Ribeira das Galinhas (Paul do Mar)

🏘️ Calheta · Paul do Mar · Ribeira das Galinhas

Paul do Mar's lively beach, one of the most popular on the west coast: pebbles, clear water warm almost all year, a relaxed atmosphere. Unsupervised but well equipped — bar, sun deck, parasols, showers — with the village bars and restaurants serving this coast's fish all around. Much loved by surfers, it has hosted several competitions. Bathing season 2026: 15 June – 15 September, but lifeguard cover not yet confirmed. In a swell follow the flags: red = no bathing.

  • Paul do Mar
  • Surf
  • Bar, sun deck, showers
  • Unsupervised
GPS
32.76508, -17.23485
🧭 Getting there
The place stands in the locality of Ribeira das Galinhas, parish of Paul do Mar (Calheta).
🅿️ Parking
The nearest car park is Vila Mia, 646 m away.
Services within 1.5 km3

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