Praia do Ponta do Sol
Praia do Ponta do Sol is a smaller, mole-protected pebble beach with clean water located in the small town of Ponta do Sol on the south of the island. It offers a pleasant restaurant with ocean views and, despite not being the primary draw, becomes quite full in the summer months.

🏖️ Praia do Ponta do Sol is a charming, mole-protected pebble beach with clean water.
📍 Located in the small town of Ponta do Sol on the south of Madeira island.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy swimming in clear, clean waters
🍽️ Dine at a pleasant restaurant with ocean views, offering international beers
🚶‍♀️ Explore other nearby restaurants and bars
🏞️ Walk through old tunnels to a natural waterfall on the road towards Madalena do Mar

Why Avoid

🚗 Parking can be challenging to find, especially during summer months
crowded in summer, despite not being a primary tourist draw

🅿️ Parking

Limited parking available; historically, people used now-closed hand-carved tunnels.

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beachoutdoorrestaurantswimmingcoastalMadeira