Pico do Facho, Machico: The Best Hiking Routes — and Is It Worth It?
Pico do Facho, Machico, is one of my go-to hikes in Madeira. The small mountain sits on the eastern side of Machico Bay and overlooks Madeira’s original capital city. At …
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10 Incredible Things to Do in Machico, Madeira: The Island’s Old Capital
Looking for things to do in Machico, a small city on the remote east coast of Madeira? I spent five months living in (and exploring) Machico, Madeira’s very first capital …
Seixal Natural Pools Guide: Are They Worth It?
On the north coast of Madeira, a rock archway made from solid lava stretches over the entrance to two natural seawater pools: the Seixal natural pools. With just one small …
Porto Moniz Natural Pools: Worth the Hype?
On the north coast of Madeira, the sun beats down on a set of black, volcanic rock pools: the Porto Moniz natural pools. Formed by old lava runs from thousands …
How to Visit the Doca do Cavacas Funchal Natural Pools
Waves crash over the edge of the Funchal natural pools, Doca do Cavacas. While I sip on a gin and tonic, crabs scuttle back and forth over the black volcanic …