This municipality, which is located on the east coast of Madeira Island, about 22 kilometers from Funchal, is historically significant.

When Gonçalves Zarco and Tristo Vaz Teixeira found Madeira in 1419, they disembarked here.

Machico was established as a town on August 2, 1996, and it now has a population of 20,000 people spread throughout 68 square kilometers.

According to legend, Robert Machim and Anna d’Arfet sought sanctuary here over a century before this discovery. The name of this city was derived from a misinterpretation of the word Machim.

Machico Bay welcomes you to take a stroll while taking in the breathtaking views of the sea and land. The Pico de Facho Belvedere, located to the east of the Machico valley, offers panoramic views of the island’s central peaks all the way to the Ponta de Sao Lourenço.

The Banda Além beach is roughly 125 meters long and 70 meters broad and is located in Machico Bay. This beach is known for its yellow sand, which was imported from Morocco.