Six beaches/bathing complexes in the Funchal area have been awarded the blue flag in 2019, namely Clube Naval, Ponta Gorda, Praia Formosa, Areeiro, the Lido and the Barreirinha swimming complex.
The Barreirinha Swimming Area
The Barreirinha Swimming area consists of a platform out to sea and access to the sea is via ladders – one located in the bay and the other on the other side of the bay. Barreirinha is located on the eastern side of the Old Town in Funchal. There is no beach and you have to climb down the ladders into the sea which means that you have to be fairly agile and also a competent swimmer, however this is a wonderful swimming experience without the drawbacks of getting full of sand or negotiating a stony beach.
Facilities
Changing Rooms
Toilets
Showers
Wheel chair friendly
Umbrellas and loungers for hire
Bar
Life Guards
Charge
€1.50 – Adults
€1.00 – Children (3 years or younger for free)
Entrance Times
Summer – 9am to 8pm