
Exotic sands
Praia do Seixal
Madeira · 🇵🇹 Portugal
Local gemEurope
A jet-black volcanic beach beneath the green cliffs and tumbling waterfalls of Madeira's dramatic north coast.
The sea at Praia do Seixal (Madeira, Portugal) is typically around 23°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Year-round.
Open Praia do Seixal on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~23°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear deep blue, cooler
- Sand
- Jet-black volcanic sand
- Swimming
- Clear but with Atlantic swell; a dramatic black-sand dip
- Surf
- Atlantic swell along Madeira's north coast
- Best time to visit
- Year-round
- Setting
- A black-sand beach beneath green cliffs and waterfalls on Madeira's north
- Beach type
- Exotic sands
- Region
- Europe
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Praia do Seixal: frequently asked questions
Where is Praia do Seixal?
Praia do Seixal is at Madeira, on the coast of Portugal.
What is the sea temperature at Praia do Seixal?
In the warm season the sea at Praia do Seixal reaches about 23°C. Clear deep blue, cooler.
When is the best time to visit Praia do Seixal?
The best time to visit Praia do Seixal is Year-round.
What kind of sand does Praia do Seixal have?
Praia do Seixal has jet-black volcanic sand.
Is Praia do Seixal good for swimming?
Clear but with Atlantic swell; a dramatic black-sand dip.
Can you surf at Praia do Seixal?
Atlantic swell along Madeira's north coast.
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