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Local favourite beach · Madeira, Madeira

Ilhéu do Ferro

Ilhéu do Ferro is a beach in Madeira, Madeira.

Ilhéu do Ferro: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ilhéu do Ferro

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ilhéu do Ferro — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.03888, -16.40608. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ilhéu do Ferro safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Ilhéu do Ferro yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ilhéu do Ferro?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ilhéu do Ferro?

    Nearby: Ana Ferreira (viewpoint, 4 km), Quinta das Palmeiras (sanctuary, 6 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade (church, 9 km), Casa Colombo (museum, 9 km), Castelo (viewpoint, 10 km), Facho (viewpoint, 11 km).