{"id":2084,"date":"2024-05-14T07:54:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T06:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/beach-sand-black-seixal-madere-praia-do-cais\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:53:54","slug":"black-sand-beach-seixal-madeira-praia-do-cais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/black-sand-beach-seixal-madeira-praia-do-cais\/","title":{"rendered":"Seixal black sand beach (Madeira): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seixal beach is a real gem on Madeira’s north-west coast. This beach stands out from the rest for its magnificent black volcanic sand and dramatic landscape of towering green cliffs. It’s easily one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Here are some useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to Madeira’s Seixal beach.It is also known as Praia do Cais do Seixal or Praia do Porto do Seixal.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Is Seixal’s black sand beach worth it?<\/h2>\n\n

Yes, it’s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit.This natural beach, covered in black sand, offers an experience as close as possible to Madeira’s volcanic origins. We love contrasting it with the lush nature on the cliffs.We recommend an early visit before the crowds, to truly appreciate its beauty.<\/p>\n\n

It’s one of Madeira’s most beautiful beaches<\/a> and a must-see in the village of Seixal<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

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Beach type: Praia do Cais do Seixal<\/h2>\n\n

Sand or no sand?<\/h3>\n\n

The main attraction is the soft, fine black sand. Composed of tiny fragments of volcanic basalt, its black color contrasts strikingly with the surrounding cliffs.However, you should know that some people are disappointed when they come at low tide, because when the sand dries, it’s more grey than black.<\/p>\n\n

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There are no pebbles. But you can still find a few black rocks that appear at low tide.The beach is quite small, both in width and length. So avoid high tide…<\/p>\n\n

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