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Madeira / Praia Formosa

📍 Madeira, Funchal, Portugal · Kiteboarding spot

Madeira / Praia Formosa is a kiteboarding spot near Madeira, Funchal in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind.

CountryPortugal
Nearest townMadeira, Funchal
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionW
Coordinates32.6419, -16.9573

About Madeira / Praia Formosa

The sea in this place does not have waves, so flat to choppy.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Madeira / Praia Formosa offers open ocean conditions with W wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Madeira / Praia Formosa?

The beach is the 10 minutes away from the center of Funchal.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Madeira / Praia Formosa?

8 kite schools operate in Portugal. See kite schools in Portugal →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.