Machico
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Machico Essentials
Machico Essentials highlights the historical and coastal charm of Madeira’s first landing point. This selection includes the artificial golden sand beach, imported from the Western Sahara, and the 18th-century Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo. Elevation points like Pico do Facho offer historical context as former beacon sites for pirate warnings, while the Runway Spotter provides a unique perspective on the island's engineering, overlooking the airport's distinctive elevated runway.
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Religious Heritage
Machico holds a unique place in Madeira’s history as the site of the island's first mass in 1419. This collection features the 15th-century Igreja Matriz with its Manueline architecture and the Capela dos Milagres, rebuilt after the 1803 floods. Visitors can also explore the 16th-century Capela de São Roque, known for its historic azulejo tiles, and other sacred sites that illustrate the evolution of religious life in this coastal town from the Age of Discovery to the present day.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +351
Tours & Activities
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