Machico beach
Sandy shore of Machico, located on the eastern coast of Madeira, is one of the pearls of Portugal. It attracts tourists with fine golden sand, lack of strong streams, gorgeous mountain scenery and developed infrastructure.
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Beach description
The main treasure of Machico is its unique artificial cover. Imported from North Africa yellow sand laid on the shore of a dense even layer. No huge boulders, no sharp shells are not found here. Walking on such a clean and soft carpet is a pleasure.
The second advantage, especially for mothers with young children, is a convenient smooth entry into the water. High waves don't disturb the visitors: several concrete structures are responsible for the calmness of the ocean depths. However, the presence of breakwaters makes the water a little turbid. But this small inconvenies doesn't harm the popularity of Machico.
Many tourists perceive the cozy Bay of Machico as a comfortable pool with warm sea water, surrounded by picturesque moles. Cozy waters 70m deep are 125m long. Despite the absence of area for children there are a lot of people with babies.
When is it better to go
The beach season in Portugal lasts from the beginning of June until September, when the air temperature reaches +30°C and the water temperature - +19°C. It should be remembered that the Atlantic Ocean does not warm up well and cools quickly, lovers of a more comfortable temperature can swim in natural stone pools, which are quite numerous on the coast.
Video: Beach Machico
Infrastructure
Developed infrastructure includes:
- shower;
- changing cabins;
- toilets;
- sling chairs;
- awnings with original palm branch umbrellas;
- hige number of cafes and restaurants on every taste and budget;
- parking.
In addition to the usual shops on Machico there is a shopping and entertainment center with many sports sections. It provides a lot of opportunities not only for exciting shopping, but also for active leisure.
At a distance of 0.4 to 4 kilometers from the beach tourists can find a few decent hotels.
Where to eat
In addition to the food stalls and cooling drinks on the beach of Machico is full of cafes of different profiles: confectionery, fish, ice cream. Many places like this work from morning till night.
Restaurant menus amaze with variety of dishes (Mediterranean, Portuguese, European), the size of the portions, the range of wines and the richness of the cocktail list. But the most striking thing about the culinary journey here is its accessibility. A standard lunch for one person is a squid salad, baked beltfish (the only deep-sea fish eaten by humans) served with banana-passion fruit sauce, and a bottle of beer can cost €20.
Many restaurants and cafes offer ATM, TV, Internet, baby chairs. Friendly service attracts attention too.
What to do
Tourists can join various activities:
- hiking;
- horse riding;
- mountain bike riding;
- climbing;
- water activities (diving, windsurfing);
- fishing;
- golf.
Special attention should be paid to tours of the ancient city of Machico with a visit to the most interesting places:
- 17th-century church, on one of the plates of which is scratched the date of its construction: 1695;
- monument to one of the founding fathers of the city Tristao Vash Teixeira;
- observation deck height of 320 m, overlooking the extraordinarily beautiful Cape Ponta de San Lorenzo and the international airport.
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- Today's golden sand of Machico once was the place where for the first time landed Portuguese sailors who discovered Madeira. This 15 century's significant event was imprinted on a commemorative plaque nailed directly to the coastal rock. Interestingly, the town of Machico - now a fishing port - was the island's first capital.
- Families with children and anyone who avoids the hustle and bustle should plan a holiday on this beach.