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Machico

East (Machico to Ponta de São Lourenço)

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Machico

Second largest city and former capital with 19,593 residents, featuring sandy beach and historic old town.

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moderate

Crowds

safe often

Swimming

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Viewpoints in the Area

Ponta de São Lourenço volcanic cliff formations in morning light, Madeira

Ponta de São Lourenço Peninsula

Dragon's Tail rock formation at Ponta do Rosto at sunrise, Madeira

Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto

Portela viewpoint with Ribeira da Metade valley and north coast panorama, Madeira

Portela Viewpoint

miradouro·670m

Pico do Facho Machico

Pico do Facho Machico

miradouro·280m

Cristo Rei do Garajau

Cristo Rei do Garajau

Ponta do Bode

Trails

Hikes Nearby

PR8 São Lourenço trail along volcanic red cliffs with turquoise sea, Madeira

Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço

coastal7.5 km2.5-5h

Ribeira da Metade valley panorama from Portela, northeast Madeira

Vereda das Funduras

easy walk8.7 km2.5-3.5h

Vereda do Larano exposed coastal cliff trail above the Atlantic, northeast Madeira

Vereda do Larano

coastal12 km3-4h

Scenic Drives

Routes Through Machico

East Peninsula & Coast

day tour · 6h total

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