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Machico

View of Upper Machico – View of Machico loop from Machico

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Machico

View of Upper Machico – View of Machico loop from Machico

Easy

4.2

(9)

32

hikers

View of Upper Machico – View of Machico loop from Machico

00:57

2.98km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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730 m

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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2

733 m

View of the Terraced Valley

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3

1.65 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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Fresh tap water, 10 minutes from the camping place above.

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4

1.65 km

View of Machico

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Beautiful view of the Ribeira Seca valley to Machico.

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5

2.27 km

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

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6

2.71 km

Levada do Caniçal Trail

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A small, inconspicuous path leads steeply directly to the Levada. Always keep right and take the trail past some gardens.

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7

2.81 km

Boca do Risco Trail

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If you drive there yourself, you can also use a free parking space 🅿️ for around 10 cars a little further down.

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2.98 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

408 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

225 m

195 m

191 m

173 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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