With golden, coppery or black sand, natural or imported, the sand beaches of Madeira are ideal places to relax and dive into the warm Atlantic waters.
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There are many beaches on Madeira with rocky shores or with pebbles instead of sand. However, Seixal Beach has beautiful, soft, and fine black sand covering its shores. This is one of the reasons it is so popular as it is comfortable and safe for swimming and surfing.
Ureki Beach: GeorgiaRegarded as the only magnetic black sand beach in the world, this stretch of soft black sand sits along the country of Georgia's Black Sea coast in the small coastal town of Ureki.
Porto Covo, PortugalPink sand beaches are pretty rare, but if a pink-ish sand beach will do, swing by Porto Covo in Portugal. The color of the sand changes depending on the light, but it has pinkish hues.
The temperature, visibility and transparency of the water, as well as the immensity and variety of marine life, make this a unique place for swimming. On the north coast, the deep blue sea is lively and dynamic, while on the south coast you can discover a calm, transparent sea with gentle waves.
The water temperature remains very pleasant all year round, ranging between 19°C/66°F (winter) and 24°C/75°F (summer). The best month to swim in the sea is in September, when the average sea temperature is 24°C (75°F).
Breathtaking SceneryIt may surprise you to hear that Madeira is actually quite often compared to North America's dream destination of Hawaii. We'd have to agree that the Portuguese island does bear many resemblances to the Aloha State, among which include its lush landscapes and awe-inspiring scenery.
Swimming at Punalu?u is possible but be careful when going into the water because there can be strong currents at times. Bring water shoes if you have them because the black sand on the beach gets hot quickly in the sun and there are many rocks in the water that can be painful when stepped on.
Olivine SandSand of almost exclusively olivine grains is very rare, and Papakolea is one of only four green sand beaches in the world. The others are Hornindalsvatnet in Norway, Punta Cormorant in the Galapagos Islands, and Talofofo Beach in Guam.
Tenerife, Canary IslandsLocated off the coast of north-west Africa, the Spanish Canary islands are home to several unique beaches. You'll find one of the most captivating black sand beaches on the volcanic island of Tenerife. El Bollullo has retained much of its natural beauty.