Visit Machico - Madeira Island

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to the official tourism website of Machico

Discover Machico

The Municipality of Machico is perhaps one of the most naturally diverse parts of the Island. The five parishes that form the county combine the energy needed for your holiday or business trip.

Explore each corner of the Eastern tip of the Island and discover the treasures Machico has to offer.

Caniçal

Area: 11.46 km²

Inhabitants: 3924

Population density: 339.7 hab/km²

Elevated to a town in 1994

Points of Interest

Madeira International Business Centre
Whale Museum
Prainha
Ponta de São Lourenço

Machico

Area: 17.41 km²

Inhabitants: 11 256

Population density: 686.2 hab/km²

Categorised as a City

Points of Interest

Beach
Parish Church
Pico do Facho Viewpoint
Fórum Machico

Água de Pena

Area: 5.08 km²

Inabitants: 2 434

Population density: 472.6 hab/km²

Points of Interest

Água de Pena Sports Complex
Madeira Airport

Santo António da Serra

Area: 8.65 km²

Inhabitants: 1 617

Population density: 186.94 hab/km²

Overlooks Machico and Santa Cruz

Points of Interest

Quinta do Santo da Serra
Golf Course
Cider tasting

Porto da Cruz

Area: 25.13 km²

Inhabitants: 2 597

Population density: 111.1 hab/km²

Elevated to a town on 2nd of August 1996

Points of Interest

Trail Zone
Porto da Cruz Sugar Cane Mill
Surf at Alagoa Beach

Traditions and living history!

In 1419, the Portuguese navigators disembarked on the beach in the stunning bay of Machico. Since then, Machico has been a place of culture, history and tradition.

Discover the foundations of Madeira's history, live our traditions, take part in our celebrations and visit some of the most historic landmarks on the Island.

Machico, a land of history and tradition!

Igreja Matriz

Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Capela da Piedade

A must see procession
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Whale Museum

The history of a people and their connection to the Sea
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Mercado Quinhentista

Traditions that mark history...
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Senhor dos Milagres

Discover the story behind the chapel.
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Tristão Vaz Teixeira

An homage to the explorer
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Parish Church

Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Leisure, Nature and Adventure

Nature makes up a significant part of the municipality of Machico and is an integral part of almost every activity.

Experience some of the outdoor activities we have to offer. Let yourself be led, interact with nature and experience the unique activities we have for you.

Here are some tips...