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    Black volcanic sand at Seixal below cliffs streaked with waterfalls, Madeira
    West & Northwest (Ponta do Pargo to Porto Moniz)
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    Seixal Beach

    Black volcanic sand beach voted 3rd best in Europe (2022), tucked against lush mountain cliffs.

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    moderate

    Crowds

    safe often

    Swimming

    natural_access

    Roles

    Location

    Where to Find It

    Nearby

    Viewpoints in the Area

    Ribeira da Janela volcanic sea stacks at sunrise, north Madeira

    Miradouro Eira da Achada

    miradouro·250m
    Achadas da Cruz cable car descent and Fajã cliff panorama, northwest Madeira

    Achadas da Cruz

    cliff·460m
    Véu da Noiva waterfall cascading into the sea at Seixal, north Madeira

    Miradouro do Véu da Noiva

    miradouro·80m
    Trails

    Hikes Nearby

    Levada da Rocha Vermelha

    Levada da Rocha Vermelha

    levada15 km4-5h
    Terraced descent to Ribeira da Janela on the west coast, Madeira

    Vereda da Ribeira da Janela

    easy walk2.7 km1.5-2h
    Levada da Palha Carga through dense laurisilva forest, Madeira

    Vereda da Palha Carga

    easy walk1.8 km0.75-1.25h
    Levada dos Cedros path through fog and ancient laurel forest, Madeira

    Levada dos Cedros

    levada7.2 km3-3.5h

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