My first stay at a Florida beach and Madeira didn't disappoint. White sand, warm clear water.
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This area, neighboring St. Pete and Clearwater in particular, is consistently ranked as having some of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Madeira Beach itself, or “Mad Beach” as it is often called, was recently ranked the #9 beaches in the country by TripAdvisor.
Today, Madeira Beach, a Gulf of Mexico beach city just west of St. Petersburg, is best known for the sea-themed John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, which serves up shops and eateries and a 1,100-foot boardwalk along the Intracoastal.
The graph below shows the range of monthly Madeira Beach water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 86.7°F / 30.4°C. The coldest month is January with an average water temperature of 63.9°F / 17.7°C.
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.
It is rocky and there are some small areas of shingle and rock where the locals seem to swim. While we were eating at the Forte we watched the locals swimming from the rocks. There is also a golden sandy beach at Machico, which has sea access. The other beaches are mostly black sand or pebbles.
So you can swim all year round in Madeira if you are not cold. If you want to sunbathe and swim, the months of May to September are obviously the best. The island of Porto Santo and its 7 km long beach should interest you, even if the influence of tourists is impressive in high season!
The average standard of living tends to be a bit lower than in mainland Portugal, and the local autonomous government gives generous subsidies coming from the tourist industry revenues and from the Portuguese national budget. Go where the locals go and everything will be cheap.
The summertime is when most people plan their Florida vacations, and Madeira Beach is no exception. This area is particularly crowded during the summer months since this is the easiest time to plan family vacations.
The electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality. Porto Santo uses desalinated water, which is perfectly safe to drink.
Early mornings in June and July often see the island blanketed with cloud, which gradually dissipates over the day. The autumn months of September, October and November tend to be a lot quieter on Madeira, but it's still pleasantly sunny and the sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming.
Amazing and stable weather denotes April through November as the best time to visit Madeira. April to mid-June is known for price cuts and moderate crowds. This period can offer you unforgettable hiking among lush green vegetation, and you can join famous Madeira Flower Festival.
ELECTRICITY AND WATERThe electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality.
Seashell Treasure HuntSand dollars, moon snails, conch shells, pin shells, periwinkles, whelk and olive shells are just a few of the indigenous seashells found here. And, as long as there are no creatures living in them, there is no limit to how many of these one-of-a-kind souvenirs you can take home with you.