Portugal ยท Madeira Autonomous Region
Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) โ a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Praia da Ribeira Seca
Secluded small sandy cove often missed by tourists
Praia de Machico
Largest sandy beach in Machico, ideal for family visits
Praia do Porto de Machico
Small beach near the port, often overlooked
Praia dos Reis Magos
Smaller local beach, calm waters and scenic surroundings
Praia Formosa de Machico
Quiet section of Machico beach, less crowded
Machico sits in Madeira Autonomous Region, Portugal and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index โ a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Machico or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
