What to visit in Machico
What to visit
What to visit
What to visit in Machico
At Machico, the historical birthplace of the island of Madeira, you will find a vast cultural, landscape and natural heritage. See what you can expect.
Sea Lovers
Caniçal
Prainha
Prainha is a coppery, natural sand beach on Madeira's east coast. With its arid scenery and various amenities, it is definitely a small beach paradise.
Porto da Cruz
Alagoa Beach
Located in the parish of Porto da Cruz, Alagoa Beach stands out for its black sand and for the mountain overlooking the sea, with green shades.
Porto da Cruz
Porto da Cruz Bathing Complex
The Porto da Cruz Bathing Complex, located on Passeio Marítimo de Porto da Cruz, has two swimming pools and various support facilities.
Machico
Banda D'Além Beach
Banda d'Além Beach, with golden sand from Morocco, is located in Machico bay. It offers all the necessary comfort conditions.
Machico
São Roque Beach
São Roque Beach, a pebble beach, takes up a large portion of Machico bay. With support facilities which guarantee a comfortable and pleasant experience.
Caniçal
Ribeira do Natal Beach
Located in Caniçal, Ribeira do Natal Beach is outlined by the town's promenade. It has various support facilities and an undeniable natural beauty.
Caniçal
Caniçal Bathing Complex
The Caniçal Bathing Complex offers bathers two saltwater swimming pools, for adults and children, various support facilities, and access to the sea.
Caniçal
Baía d’Abra
Baía d'Abra offers visitors the chance to contemplate the peculiar scenery of this arid area, marked by a very valuable natural heritage.
Caniçal
Cais do Sardinha
Cais do Sardinha is located at the end of Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR 8). It is, therefore, the perfect place for a refreshing dip after a hike.
Porto da Cruz
Maiata Beach
Located in Porto da Cruz, Maiata Beach is known for the excellence of its waves. It is one of surfers' favourite spots on Madeira's northeast coast.
Caniçal
Ribeira do Natal Mouth
Ribeira do Natal Mouth is one of the most elegant and unspoiled natural heritage sites on Madeira, offering a peaceful and undisturbed environment.
Nature Seekers
Culture Passionates
Santo António da Serra
Quinta do Santo António da Serra
Quinta do Santo António da Serra is a must. With a diverse flora, which combines exotic and indigenous species, and multiple leisure spaces.
Porto da Cruz
Engenho do Norte
Engenho do Norte, Madeira, was built in 1927. Still active, it continues to be used to produce sugar cane brandy, or rum, according to the original process
Água de Pena
Água de Pena Sports Park
The Água de Pena Sports Park is a multipurpose complex with several leisure areas and dozens of fields and courts ready to receive a wide variety of sports.
Machico
Historical Centre of Machico
Travel back in time with the Historic Center of Machico. First place of settlement after the discovery of Madeira, 1419. Architectural and heritage legacy.
Machico
Fort of Nossa Senhora do Amparo
Built in 1706, the Fort of Nossa Senhora do Amparo is classified as a Property of Public Interest due to its historical and architectural relevance.
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Miracles Chapel
The Miracles Chapel is a vernacular-architecture temple with Baroque features, located in the Historical Centre of Machico.
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São Roque Chapel
São Roque Chapel, built in 1489 and rebuilt in 1739, has several Baroque architectural elements. Prominent position in Machico's religious heritage.
Machico
Machico Aqueduct
The Machico Aqueduct, a symbol of the region's Industrial Architecture, was built in the 19th century to supply water to the city's old sugar cane mill.
Museums
Whale Museum
The Madeira Whale Museum offers visitors an insight into whale hunting in the archipelago and reveals current aspects of its preservation.
Museums
São Cristóvão Manor House
The São Cristóvão Manor House is a museum where you can find private objects that help us go through centuries of history of a Madeiran family.