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Machico

View of Machico – View of Upper Machico loop from Machico

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Machico

View of Machico – View of Upper Machico loop from Machico

Hard

4.5

(26)

102

hikers

View of Machico – View of Upper Machico loop from Machico

04:14

11.5km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.72 km for 48 m

Waypoints

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935 m

View of Machico

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Beautiful view over Machico towards the coast

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2

1.50 km

View over Machico and Pastel

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Levadas, the Atlantic, the flowers and then a poncha. Madeira :-)

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3

2.63 km

Nice view of the terraced fields of Machico, farming is a hard trade here.

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4

3.25 km

View of Machico

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Beautiful view of the Ribeira Seca valley to Machico.

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5

4.17 km

View of Upper Machico

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It is a good starting point for various hikes. Bar nearby, usually a taxi on site.

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6

5.48 km

Very difficult and confusing route, recommended only for the hard-spirited

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7

6.32 km

This viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the rugged coastal cliffs of Madeira Natural Park. The steep rock faces drop dramatically to the Atlantic Ocean, revealing the colorful volcanic layers …

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8

7.96 km

Boca do Risco Trail

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Hiking on the narrow paths is a lot of fun

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

2.26 km

855 m

320 m

229 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

2.26 km

769 m

618 m

557 m

229 m

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Wednesday 24 June

22°C

18°C

14 %

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