Praia do Gorgulho

Funchal

Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas

7.4

/ 10 Good

#13 out of 27
in Madeira

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Historical

+18 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

2.4 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Bad

1/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Poor

2.7/10

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"This beach is lovely, with its unique gray pebbles adding to its charm. I really enjoy spending time here."

Darryl Havis.

"The beach was stunning, but it had gray pebbles instead of sand. However, my experience was marred by two rude individuals who approached me while I was entering the sea. They showed me their injured hands and encouraged me to take a jet ski until I couldn't see the land. I found their behavior distasteful. When I tried to change in the bathrooms, I was met with a dirty and ..."

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"This beach is lovely, with its unique gray pebbles adding to its charm. I really enjoy spending time here."

Darryl Havis.

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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200m from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Melia Madeira Mare Hotel

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Jardim da Serra

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2.7km from center

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210m from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Enotel Lido - All Inclusive

Hotel

Jardim da Serra

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2.8km from center

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230m from the beach

8.2

Very good

Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel

Hotel

Jardim da Serra

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2.9km from center

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250m from the beach

8.9

Excellent

GuestReady - Lido view near the beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Funchal

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2.7km from center

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270m from the beach

8.9

Excellent

Hotel Alto Lido

Hotel

Jardim da Serra

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2.9km from center

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Florasol Residence Hotel - Dorisol hotels

310m from the beach

7.9

Very good

Florasol Residence Hotel - Dorisol hotels

Serviced Apartment

Jardim da Serra

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2.6km from center

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330m from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Tranquil Ocean view apartment

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Located at nearest locality

Funchal

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2.8km from center

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350m from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Sec XXI 12 - 3 Bed Flat

Entire Apartment

Jardim da Serra

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2.7km from center

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360m from the beach

7.3

Good

Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel

Hotel

Jardim da Serra

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2.5km from center

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440m from the beach

8.6

Excellent

DFM Happy Days

Serviced Apartment

Jardim da Serra

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2.5km from center

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440m from the beach

9.8

Exceptional

Apartment Jose Colinas Lido

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Jardim da Serra

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2.5km from center

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450m from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Four Views Monumental Lido

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Jardim da Serra

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2.5km from center

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Beach features

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble

Canico 1.9 km

Machico, Portugal

Praia de Machico

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Machico 0.6 km

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Nemo beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

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Ribeira Brava, Portugal

Praia Da Ribeira Brava

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Ribeira Brava 0.1 km

Gaula, Portugal

Praia das Palmeiras

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access

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Ponta do Sol, Portugal

Ponta do Sol Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom

Ponta do Sol 0.2 km

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Praia de S. Roque

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom

Machico 0.7 km

Canical, Portugal

Praia do Canical

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom

Canical 0.2 km

Quinta do Lorde, Portugal

Prainha do Canical

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Quinta do Lorde 0.6 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Leeno's Bar & Restau...• 2 min walk
Franco's Corner• 10 min walk
Avista Restaurant• 13 min walk
Restaurante Casal da...• 21 min walk

Attractions

Madeira Explorers -...• 6 min walk
Paróquia São Martinh...• 21 min walk
Cristiano Ronaldo St...• 28 min walk
Holy Trinity Church• 2.4km

Transport

FNC• 16.5km
Fernandes & Abreu, L...• 2.9km

Localities

Funchal• 2.9km
Funchal• 2.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas?

The beachline of Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Leeno's Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas?

There are 2104 places to stay in the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas include:

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How far is the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas from parking?

The Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas (Madeira island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas (Madeira island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Praia do Gorgulho - Gavinas for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.