Beach in Porto Moniz
Seixal beach (Praia do Porto do Seixal)
Small black-sand beach by Seixal's harbour on the north coast, under green cliffs: showers, a bar, kayak hire, lifeguards 1 June to 30 September 2026. No Blue Flag in 2026.
- Address
- Porto de Abrigo do Seixal, Seixal, Porto Moniz
OK with kids
Real sand, which is rare on Madeira, and a lifeguarded season; but it is the open north coast, so go on a calm day, follow the flag and the lifeguard's instructions (Visit Madeira; JORAM 2026).
The notes
What the sources say (research)
- The official name is Porto de Abrigo do Seixal beach: black sand next to the shelter harbour and the Clube Naval, formed naturally “a few years ago”, under escarpments and green mountains. [visitmadeira.com, 10 Oct 2026]
- Showers, a bar and kayak hire; used all year for bodyboarding, canoeing and stand-up paddle. [visitmadeira.com, 10 Oct 2026]
- Official bathing water “Porto do Seixal” with lifeguards from 1 June to 30 September 2026. [JORAM Portaria 206/2026]
- No Blue Flag in 2026. [ABAE 2026]
- The Clube Naval pools and the Porto Moniz pools are nearby; see Porto Moniz natural pools.
The island’s other beaches and pools: best beaches in Madeira.