Windy Beach, with many rocks, located next to the port, working as a shipyard, which causes the sand is not very clean and, therefore, not be very sought after by swimmers. Is protected by the Ponta da Atalaia, where once existed a fortress or a Roman Watchtower or Arabic, of which some ruins are visible.
Rocky Beach, isolated, situated in a Valley covered with reeds, being therefore limited access. There is a wooden staircase that connects you to the beach, which is full of rocks and pebbles, more visible when the tide goes out. Is frequented almost exclusively by fishermen.
It is located in the old town of Funchal, opposite the São Tiago Fort. It has a blue flag and good conditions for tourists. Not only that, but it has a children's pool with paid entry, toilet, changing rooms, bar, umbrellas, sun loungers, children's playground and first aid station. It also has a car park and access for the disabled.
A very isolated beach, surrounded by mountains, attended by naturists. It shares it sand with the Cordoama and Castelejo beach, but has different entrances. It is quite fit for radical sports, namely surfing and paragliding.
A white sand beach, with vigilance and interesting rocky formations that make it look like a shell. It has calm, crystal clear water. There are a few restaurants.
A beach surrounded by piers, located in a tourist and cultural center. It is frequented mainly by young people and tourists. It has many restaurants, terraces and bars, with nighttime and street entertainment. Commerce also has a significant presence.