Machico

Miradouro da Ponta de São Lourenço

Machico

Viewpoint that offers a magnificent view of the sea and the green slopes of the island. It is the closest place to the São Lourenço Peninsula, a Partial Natural Reserve in the Madeira Natural Park and part of the list …

Miradouro do Pico do Facho

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Viewpoint offering a wonderful view over the Machico valley, covering the peaks of the central area of the island, Ponta de São Lourenço and also the immensity of the sea, creating a beautiful effect of contrast between the colors of …

Núcleo Museológico de Machico

Machico

The Machico Museum Center is a cultural institution created by the Machico City Council, after the restoration of the Solar do Ribeirinho property (built in the 17th century). In this museum you can find, in an interactive way, stories and …

Clube de Golfe Santo da Serra

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This was the first golf course in Madeira, built in 1937 and then redesigned in 1991 by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones. Overlooking Machico Bay, it has three courses, each with two par-5s, two par-3s and five par-4s. …

Forte de São João Baptista / Forte do Desembarcadouro

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The São João Baptista fort, next to the recreational port of Machico, was built by order of the Governor of Madeira, Captain-General Duarte Sodré Pereira, in 1708. It is also called Forte do Desembarcadouro because the discoverers disembarked nearby the …

Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo

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Ancient fortress with a triangular plan, built in the 18th century to defend Machico beach, crossing fire with the fort of São João do Desembarcadouro. It is part of the typology of 17th century Iberian bastioned forts. Currently, a tourist …

Museu da Baleia da Madeira

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This space provides information about the history of whaling, the biological aspects of these animals and the protection actions they are currently targeted. In the Madeira archipelago, 24 species of cetaceans have been confirmed to date, frequently or occasionally.

Praia da Alagoa

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Beach also known as Porto da Cruz Bathing Complex, with clear waters, black sand and good access to the sea. It has a restaurant area, changing rooms and bathrooms.

Miradouro de Gambão

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Viewpoint offering a magnificent view of the sea and the green slopes of the island. Highlights include Penha da Águia, on the horizon, a huge rocky cliff that rises 580 meters above sea level. Although difficult to access, the top …

Prainha do Caniçal

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Fine sand beach, located near Ponta de São Lourenço, which is characterized by high cliffs, making it a difficult beach to access.

Engenho de Cana-de-açúcar no Sítio das Casas Próximas

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It is a 19th century sugar cane mill, classified as a Property of Local Cultural Value. Belonging to Companhia de Engenhos do Norte, which still manufactures cane spirits there, it is the only sugar mill operating according to the original …

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz de Machico

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Temple ordered to be built by Branca Teixeira, daughter of the first Captain-Donatário Tristão Vaz Teixeira, based on the 14th century Capela dos Reis Magos, remodeled and expanded in the second half of the 15th century and becoming the Main …