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Piquinho Taxi Rank Machico Phone: +351 291 962220   Taxi Rank Largo General António T Aguiar Machico Phone: +351 291 962480

Black Scabbard Fish is one of the most important and typical fish dishes in Madeira Island. This fish is captured mainly by Câmara de Lobos fishermen. The capting of this fish demands a very long fishing line, that is, nearly 1,600 meters long. Besides, Black Scabbard is a fish which resides in habitats vrey deep […]

Tuna steak is one of the most appreciated fish dishes in the Archipelago of Madeira. This typical madeiran specialty can be prepared in several different ways, namely pan fried, grilled, seared, smoked and baked. Tuna Steak is most of the times accompanied with delicious deep-fried cubes of cornmeal, known by locals as Milho frito.

  Sítio da Queimada 1924   Opening Hours: Only opens for services   Services: Saturdays: 6 p.m. Sundays: 9 a.m.

Opening Hours:   Only opens for services   Services: Saturdays: 6 p.m. Sundays: 9 a.m.  

Broas de Mel are the typical madeiran sweets and are made from sugar cane honey and are flavoured with various spices. These sweets are typical on Christmas season. Ingredients: 1 kg flour 200 g butter 250 g hog’s fat 700 g sugar 2 green lemons 2 tea spoons sodium bicarbonate 2 tea spoons cinnamon (worn […]

Sitio do Piquinho 9200-120 Machico   Opening Hours: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: +351 291 969130

The Ponta de São Lourenço Lighthouse was built in 1870, and thus, is the oldest lighthouse structure of Madeira Island. In 1983, the lighthouse was unmanned and thus, operated automatically. Today, this lighthouse is powered by solar energy.  

São Sebastião Chapel was funded in the XVI century, by Garcias Moniz. In 1594 the chapel was rebuilt.  

 São Sebastião Festival is an annual religious festival, which takes place in the civil parish of Caniçal, on 22nd January. The aim of this festival is to honor its Patron Saint, São Sebastião. After the mass, locals and tourists get together in a great entertainment. Besides, there are stalls serving typical Madeiran gastronomy.

This viewing point offer magnificent and stunning views over the northern and southern coast of Madeira Island. On a clear day, visitors can see the beautiful Porto Santo Island, also known as “Golden Island”, to the north.

You can find Embroidery from Madeira, regional tapestry, wickerwork, wooden bowls, blacksmith’s furnaces, cooper’s work and press spindles.

  Services; confessions Language – Portuguese Contacts –  Father José Pereira Vieira Phone: (+351) 291 961 235

Nossa Senhora do Amparo Fort is one of the most popular touristic attractions, in the civil parish of Machico. This highlighting monument is classified as National Monument, and now, is the place of Tourism office. The Fort was built in the XVIII century and is situated in the city centre of Machico.  

São Roque Chapel is situated in the eastern part of Machico civil parish, near D. Pedro Hotel. This chapel was built in the XVIII century. It’s interior boots magnificent hand painted tiles, dating back to the XVIII century. It is one of the main attractions of São Roque Chapel.  

This chapel was built in the 20th century, in Sítio do Vale da Bica, parish of Calheta.

Sitio da Palmeira Caniçal   Opening Hours: From 8:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: +351 291 961701

  Nossa Senhora da Piedade Festival is an annual religious event, which is held in the civil parish of Caniçal, on the third weekend of September. This festival is in honor of Nossa Senhora da Piedade (Our Lady of Mercy). On Saturday, there is a procession where the image of Nossa Senhora da Piedade is […]

Graça Chapel is situated in the civil parish of Machico. There is no consensus regarding the date of construction, but in 1750, his chapel has been restored several times.      

This church was built in the 17th century, and was classified as a Public Interest.     Opening Hours: Espírito Santo – from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Services: Sundays – 8 a.m. (subject to change) Saturdays – 7 p.m. (subject to change) Working days – variable