Paul do Mar is also visited by surfers with less experience.

Portugal ➝ Madeira ➝ Paul do Mar

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Located in Paul do Mar, a town of long fishing tradition of Madeira. Until the 60s the only access to the town possible was by sea and in the following years the only road that existed was quite dangerous. Fortunately today it has much safer renewed roads. The people's atmosphere continues to be very quiet and romantic. Paul do Mar has become an important surfer nucleus. It is located at the base of a cliff and to access the Piedras beach you have to go down a small stairs. It highlights the transparency of the waters that allows the bottom to be observed perfectly. This entry in the sea and the exit requires special attention and is therefore recommended above all for experienced surfers. However, in the summer, Paul do Mar is also visited by surfers with less experience. Paul do Mar Aparthotel offers accommodation in comfortable rooms with bathroom. They have 1 heated pool and 2 outdoor swimming pools, in addition to Turkish bath, jacuzzi and spa treatments. Apart from its magnificent surf, in Paul do Mar you can also find "lifts" or water courses that were designed to bring water from the top to the lowlands and today offer perfect trails to discover the exuberant nature of Madeira.