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Portugal · Madeira Autonomous Region

Best beaches in Machico

5 ranked beaches in Machico, Madeira Autonomous Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Machico

  1. 1

    Praia da Ribeira Seca

    Secluded small sandy cove often missed by tourists

    7.0
  2. 2

    Praia de Machico

    Largest sandy beach in Machico, ideal for family visits

    7.0
  3. 3

    Praia do Porto de Machico

    Small beach near the port, often overlooked

    7.0
  4. 4

    Praia dos Reis Magos

    Smaller local beach, calm waters and scenic surroundings

    7.0
  5. 5

    Praia Formosa de Machico

    Quiet section of Machico beach, less crowded

    7.0

What makes Machico's beaches stand out?

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 — 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.