Swimming

From natural ocean pools and sheltered bays to refreshing swimming spots along the coast – Madeira offers plenty of beautiful places to take a dip. Here you’ll find our selection of great spots for swimming around the island.

Top Pick

Lagoa do Calhau de São Jorge

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The Lagoa do Calhau de São Jorge, which translates as the pebble lagoon, is located in São Jorge on the beautiful north coast of Madeira. Here, you can swim in a freshwater lagoon fed by the mountains and look out over…