Beach
Garajau beach (Caniço)
Diving beach inside the Garajau marine reserve, reached by cable car; lifeguarded 15 June to 15 September 2026; not a Blue Flag beach in 2026.
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Beach in Caniço and Garajau
Lido Galomar bathing complex (Caniço de Baixo)
Saltwater pool, a children's pool and sea access on the rocks of Caniço de Baixo, with seasonal lifeguards, a panoramic lift and a diving centre.
- Address
- Rua Baden Powell, Caniço de Baixo, Caniço, Santa Cruz
Great with kids
A pool designed for children, lifeguards and a medical station (Visit Madeira); lifeguarded bathing water 1 June to 30 September 2026 (JORAM). Prices not checked.
The notes
What the sources say (research)
- Built on the volcanic rocks of Caniço de Baixo, part of the area’s first tourist complex: a large saltwater pool, a pool designed for children, a sunbathing area, a bar, changing rooms and a panoramic lift down the cliff. [visitmadeira.com, 10 Oct 2026]
- Supervised by lifeguards, with a medical station; the Manta Diving Centre is on site. [visitmadeira.com, 10 Oct 2026]
- Galo Mar is an official lifeguarded bathing water from 1 June to 30 September 2026. [JORAM Portaria 206/2026]
- Entry prices and opening hours: not published on the tourism board page, check before you go.
- Next door: Reis Magos beach. More pools and lidos: Madeira with kids.
Open questions
Schematic: positions from each place's coordinates, no roads or coastline. Not for navigation.
Beach
Reis Magos beach (Caniço)
Pebble beach with a concrete sunbathing area and pier in Caniço de Baixo, east of Funchal; Blue Flag 2026; lifeguards on the eastern part 1 June to 30 September.
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