Tue, 9 Mar 2021

Machico Beach also known as Praia da Banda d’Além is located in Machico Bay is a beach with artificial yellow sand.

How to get to Machico?

To get to this village catch the bus from SAM number 20,23,53,78,113, 156 or 208

Check here the timetable.

What to do in Machico village?

• Take a walk in the bay of Machico
• Eat ice cream in Gelati
• Visit Pico de Facho Belvedere, from where you can admire the panoramic views from the peaks of the central area of the island up to the Ponta de São Lourenço.
• Swim in The Banda Além beach, in the bay of Machico, is about 125 meters long and 70 meters wide. This beach is distinguished for its yellow sand, imported from Morocco
• Play volleyball at the volleyball court on the beach
• Visit Igreja Matriz de Machico and Solar do Ribeirinho

Outdoor activities available in Machico

• Whale Watching from Machico
• Diving
• Windsurf

Places nearby Machico and outdoor activities

• Baleia museum-Caniçal
• Praia da Ribeira de Natal-Caniçal
• Climbing and cooastering-Caniçal
• Portela viewpoint-Porto da Cruz
• Castelejo levada walk-Porto da Cruz
• Bodyboard and surf in Porto da Cruz
• Santo da Serra Golf Course
• Horseback Riding in Santo da Serra