The City of Machico
- Machico
Machico, a village known for its stunning natural beauty, is best described by its profound valley that elongates into a beautiful bay.
It was here many centuries ago that Portuguese explorers, João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira disembarked when they first arrived in Madeira Island.
- Machico
The historical city center offers visitors a vast variety of good restaurants, shops and supermarkets.
- Machico
Recently a new marina was created along with an artificial golden sand beach, which is a main attraction and is well worth visiting.
- Pico do Facho
Another place not to miss going to is the stunning Pico do Facho viewpoint/belvedere that shows off a heart stopping view of the Airport and of the Ponta de São Lourenço .
Machico is an ideal place to start a great hike.