Praia Formosa vs Prainha do Caniçal

Side-by-side sea temperature, swim score and wave conditions. The two beaches sit roughly 22 km apart.

Funchal, Portugal

Praia Formosa

Monthly average 21.0°C
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Caniçal, Portugal

Prainha do Caniçal

Monthly average 21.0°C
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Which beach should I pick?

In August, Praia Formosa averages 21.0°C and Prainha do Caniçal averages 21.0°C. The two beaches are 22 km apart on the Atlantic Ocean.

Both beaches are family-friendly with calm, accessible water.

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