Machico
Machico is a locality in Machico Municipality, Madeira. Machico is situated nearby to the neighborhood Ribeira Seca, as well as near the locality Feiteiras.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Furnas do Cavalum and Pico do Facho.
Furnas do Cavalum
Cave
Photo: Rockysantos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Furnas do Cavalum are a group of four caves located in Machico, Madeira. Named after a local legend about a demon called Cavalum, who was imprisoned in the cave.
Pico do Facho
Peak
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Pico do Facho is a peak, which is situated 4 km southeast of Machico.
Miradouro do Pico do Facho
Scenic viewpoint
Miradouro do Pico do Facho is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 4 km southeast of Machico.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Caniçal and Porto da Cruz.
Caniçal
Town
Photo: Zarco, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Caniçal is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 3,924, in an area of 11.85 km2. Caniçal is situated 4 km southeast of Machico.
Porto da Cruz
Town
Porto da Cruz is a village on the northeast corner of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is popular with surfers, sunbathers, and hikers. Porto da Cruz has a nice waterfront and small sandy pocket beach. Porto da Cruz is situated 5 km west of Machico.
Água de Pena
Village
Photo: Jarvin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Água de Pena is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico on the south-east coast of the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,434, in an area of 5.15 km². Água de Pena is situated 5 km south of Machico.
Machico
- Type: Locality with 11,300 residents
- Location: Machico Municipality, Madeira, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
32.7574° or 32° 45′ 27″ northLongitude
-16.7772° or 16° 46′ 38″ westPopulation
11,300Elevation
138 metres (453 feet)Open location code
8C45Q64F+W4GeoNames ID
8014029
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Machico from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Machico”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ribeira Seca and Feiteiras.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pico da Coroa and Pico do Larano.
Portugal: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Lisbon, Caldas da Rainha, Porto, and Coimbra.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Llez, CC BY-SA 3.0.