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View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

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Machico

View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

Hard

5.0

(1)

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View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

03:52

8.91km

560m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 7, 2026

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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 204 m for 3.83 km

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Start point

Parking

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1.84 km

Castanho Peak

Highlight • Summit

The climb from Caniçal is somewhat difficult, but also romantic through this wonderful forest ...
And a great alternative ascent to the north coast route ...

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3.30 km

View of the cliffs in Madeira Natural Park

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One of the most beautiful stretches of coast on the island, my personal highlight.

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3.96 km

Boca do Risco: Cave and Coastal Trail

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On this section of Boca do Risco, you'll find a small cave right on the spectacular coastal path. The combination of dark lava rock, the path running high above, and …

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4.71 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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

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4.72 km

View of Machico

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Beautiful view of the Ribeira Seca valley to Machico.

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5.64 km

View of Upper Machico

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.48 km

Levada do Canical

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Madeira's levadas are a true masterpiece of ancient engineering. Created in the 15th century, these stone veins capture water from the humid mountains and carry it, kilometer after kilometer, to …

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8.35 km

Scenic view of Machico

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From the hiking trail at Levada do Canical you have wonderful views of Machico and the green valley

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8.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

3.67 km

739 m

408 m

292 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

1.07 km

423 m

391 m

253 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

20°C

16°C

9 %

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View of Upper Machico – Scenic view of Machico loop from Machico

Castanho Peak

View of the cliffs in Madeira Natural Park

Boca do Risco: Cave and Coastal Trail

Drinking Water Fountain

View of Machico

View of Upper Machico

Levada do Canical

Scenic view of Machico

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