{"id":1658,"date":"2026-06-08T08:06:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/?p=1658"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:07:02","slug":"machico-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/machico-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Machico: A Complete Guide to Madeira&#8217;s First Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you fly into <strong>Madeira<\/strong>, the first town you see from the plane window isn&#8217;t Funchal, it&#8217;s <strong>Machico<\/strong>. Located on a wide bay on the island&#8217;s eastern coast, just minutes from the airport, this is where Portuguese sailors first stepped ashore in 1419 and where the story of <strong>Madeira<\/strong> began. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, <strong>Machico Madeira<\/strong> is a working town of around 20,000 people with a sandy beach, a 15th-century church, good seafood, and far fewer tourists than Funchal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will share exactly what you need to know about <strong>Machico Madeira<\/strong> to help you plan the perfect holiday! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All about Machico Madeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Machico<\/strong> is the second-largest municipality on <strong>Madeira<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a 20-minute drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/funchal-guide\/\">Funchal<\/a> along the VR1 motorway and only 5 km from <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport <\/strong>(FNC). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes <strong>Machico Portugal,<\/strong> different from the rest of the island is its scale and its pace. There are no cruise ships, no <a href=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/madeira-toboggan-ride\/\">toboggan rides<\/a>, no major tour bus stops. You get a real working town with a sandy beach right in the centre, a historic core you can walk in 30 minutes, and easy access to the <strong>Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o peninsula<\/strong>, one of the best hikes on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best beaches in Machico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Madeira<\/strong> is volcanic, which means most of the island&#8217;s coastline is full of black pebbles and cliffs. <strong>Machico beach<\/strong> is one of the very few exceptions, and the only golden-sand beach on this side of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Praia de Machico (the main beach):<\/strong> a 125-metre artificial beach created with golden sand imported from North Africa, protected by two breakwaters that keep the water calm. Ideal for swimming, families, and a relaxed afternoon. Lifeguards in summer, plus showers, toilets, and changing cubicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praia da Banda d&#8217;Al\u00e9m:<\/strong> the original pebble beach next to the main one, on the eastern side of the harbour. Bigger waves, popular with surfers and bodyboarders, and much quieter sunbathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prainha:<\/strong> about 6 km east of <strong>Machico<\/strong>, on the way to Cani\u00e7al. A small natural black-sand cove tucked under cliffs, one of the only naturally sandy beaches on the main island. Bring water; facilities are minimal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d5974.570686137632!2d-16.76954352295708!3d32.71863547792121!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xc60630c01186c39%3A0x57baab375ad71c17!2sPraia%20de%20Machico!5e1!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1780905196438!5m2!1ses!2ses\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top things to do and see in Machico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cover the main sights in a day, but the town deserves time to explore. Here&#8217;s a must-do checklist for <strong>Machico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk through the Historical Centre and the <strong>Banda d&#8217;Al\u00e9m<\/strong> quarter on the eastern side of the river<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the<strong> Igreja Matriz<\/strong> (Mother Church), built in 1499 with a Manueline stone portal donated by King Manuel I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step into the <strong>Capela dos Milagres <\/strong>(Chapel of Miracles), rebuilt in 1815 after floods destroyed the original<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike up to the<strong> Pico do Facho<\/strong> viewpoint (322 m) for the best view over the bay, about 45 minutes on foot from town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive 15 minutes east to P<strong>onta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/strong>, the volcanic peninsula at <strong>Madeira<\/strong>&#8216;s eastern tip, and walk the 8 km return trail (PR8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catch a sunrise from the seafront, <strong>Machico<\/strong> is the best place on the island for it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the <strong>Levada do Cani\u00e7al <\/strong>walk, a flat, easy trail through eucalyptus forest connecting <strong>Machico<\/strong> with the neighbouring village of Cani\u00e7al<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <strong>Forum Machico <\/strong>cultural centre for local exhibitions and events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Machico weather and best time to visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Machico weather<\/strong> is one of the best things about the area. The town is on the sheltered south-east-facing bay with a Mediterranean climate. The annual average is around 20\u00b0C, and the sea is swimmable from about May to November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best months overall:<\/strong> June and September, warm, dry, fewer crowds than peak August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best months for beach time:<\/strong> July and August (sea around 22\u201323\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best months for hiking:<\/strong> April, May, and October, cooler, drier, clearer trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wettest months:<\/strong> November to January, but rain usually comes in short bursts rather than all-day downpours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/machico-old-town-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/machico-old-town-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/machico-old-town-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/machico-old-town-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/machico-old-town.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packing list for Machico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, pack layers because the weather shifts quickly between the coast and the hills. Bring a light jumper or fleece, a waterproof jacket, and a few short-sleeved tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, pack proper hiking trainers or boots for the <strong>Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/strong> trail and the <a href=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/blog\/hiking-madeira\/\">levadas<\/a>, plus comfortable sandals or trainers for walking around town. Also, throw in a pair of flip-flops for the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the beach itself, bring swimwear, a quick-dry towel, and reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher). Since the sun stays strong from May through October, also pack sunglasses and a hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, leave some space in your suitcase. You&#8217;ll want to take home a bottle of Madeira wine, a jar of honey cake, or a bag of poncha mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the history of Machico Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Machico<\/strong> is older than every other settlement on <strong>Madeira<\/strong>. In July 1419, Portuguese navigators J<em>o\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alves Zarco<\/em> and <em>Trist\u00e3o Vaz Teixeira<\/em>, sailing under Prince Henry the Navigator, were taken off course and made landfall on the bay where the town now stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town was the capital of eastern <strong>Madeira<\/strong> until 1497, when the island was unified under Funchal. After that, <strong>Machico<\/strong> turned into a hub for sugar cane and, later, fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local dining and amenities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seafront promenade and the streets just behind it are where you&#8217;ll find most of <strong>Machico<\/strong>&#8216;s restaurants. This is a fishing town, so seafood is the obvious choice, especially the <strong>black scabbard fish<\/strong> (<em>peixe espada preta<\/em>) caught in deep waters off the island, usually served with fried banana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What to try:<\/strong> bolo do caco (garlic-butter flatbread), espetada (beef skewers grilled over laurel wood), lapas (limpets with garlic and lemon), poncha (local cane-spirit cocktail with honey and lemon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local recommendations:<\/strong> Mercado Velho (set inside the old market building with a courtyard), O Gal\u00e3 for grilled fish, Maktub for casual brunch by the beach, Ba\u00eda Beach Club for sunset drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amenities:<\/strong> supermarkets (Pingo Doce, Lidl), pharmacies, banks with ATMs, petrol stations, a hospital (Centro de Sa\u00fade de Machico) and a weekly market on Saturdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your visit to Machico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Machico<\/strong> is a real <strong>Madeira<\/strong> town rather than a tourist version, with a sandy beach, six centuries of history, easy access to the airport, and the eastern hiking trails on your doorstep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to book? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homie offers handpicked <a href=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/holiday-apartments-in-madeira\/\">holiday apartments<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/behomie.com\/madeira-holiday-cottages\/\">cottages across Madeira<\/a>, including properties on the eastern side close to <strong>Machico<\/strong> and the airport, so you can settle in, unpack once, and explore the island the way it&#8217;s meant to be explored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you fly into Madeira, the first town you see from the plane window isn&#8217;t Funchal, it&#8217;s Machico. 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