Machico Beach

Machico, Madeira · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Madeira's first capital gave itself a beach — golden sand shipped from Morocco to fill a calm, sheltered town bay.

Sea temperature

~23°C in the warm season

Water

Sheltered, clear and calm within the horseshoe bay

Sand

Golden sand brought from Morocco, filling a calm town bay

Swimming

Warm and calm, gently shelving and lifeguarded — good for families

Best time to visit

May–Oct

Setting

The golden town beach of Machico, Madeira's first capital, in a sheltered valley bay on the east coast

Beach type

City & resort

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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