Madalena do Mar

At Banda de Além, below the cliffs of Madalena do Mar, a beach of pebbles and black sand washed by clear water, mild all year and with low swell. A restaurant-bar with terrace, toilets, changing rooms, a sun deck and a small playground; access by two ramps from the promenade, car park next door. The 2026 Portaria did not classify it as a supervised beach at publication. Bathing season 2026: 10 June – 14 September, but lifeguard cover not yet confirmed; classified as a limited-use beach. In a swell follow the flags: red = no bathing.