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joão rodrigues windsurfing near the porto santo sandy beach, yellow sand

Sailing and Windsurfing

Sailing

Madeira offers exceptional conditions for sailing, with calm waters and favorable winds throughout the year. The island has well-equipped marinas, such as Marina do Funchal and Marina da Quinta do Lorde, which welcome both local and international sailors. Schools and nautical clubs in Madeira offer sailing courses and boat hire, allowing you to enjoy this activity, whatever your level of experience.

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Windsurfing

Windsurfing is another popular activity in Madeira, thanks to its ideal wind and wave conditions. Places like Porto da Cruz, Achadas da Cruz and Ponta do Sol are popular spots for windsurfing. Windsurfing schools and centers on the island offer lessons and equipment rental for practitioners of all levels, allowing you to have fun and improve your skills in this exciting sport.

joão rodrigues windsurfing near funchal coast with the city on his background
a sailing madeiran team right near madeira island coast
windsurf in porto santo island with the sandy beach right next to it
joão rodrigues windsurfing in madeiran sea
joão rodrigues windsurfing in funchal
a sailing team in the atlantic with madeira island in the back
joão rodrigues windsurfing in funchal with a cruise in the back
a sailing team in the atlantic with madeira island in the back
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