Madeira · 32°39′N 16°55′W
Funchal
Madeira's capital on the sheltered south coast. No surf in the city itself, but the base most travellers use, with the reefs of the southwest and the northeast a drive away.
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Machico
A town in the east with one of Madeira's very few sand beaches, made with sand imported from Morocco. Sheltered and gentle, and the main place on the island to learn.
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Porto da Cruz
A green valley village on the northeast coast, more exposed than the south, with a rock-and-sand beach and reefs that pick up north swell. One of the island's more approachable spots.
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São Vicente
A municipality on Madeira's north-west coast, cooler and greener than the south, whose coastline at Fajã da Areia made it known for surfing.
SurfCommon questions
- Is there a surf school in Funchal?
- Not directly in Funchal yet — check the schools directory for the wider area.