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Funchal, Portugal

Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador

Certified since 2026
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Beach type
Sand beach
Water quality
Excellent
Region
Madeira

Certification history

  • Blue Flag certification — 2026

Field notes — quick answers

Is Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Yes — Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador in Funchal, Portugal holds Blue Flag certification (2026), first awarded in 2026. Certification is seasonal, and we track each year's award as national juries publish it.

Where is Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador?

Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador is in Funchal, in the Madeira region of Portugal. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.