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Machico
City in Madeira, Portugal
Overview
Machico is the second-largest city on Madeira Island, set in a stunning bay surrounded by mountains and lush landscapes. Renowned for its sandy beach, historical sites, and relaxed atmosphere, it gives visitors a taste of authentic Madeira life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Madeira
Population
21,828
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
32.72°, -16.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,921
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$1,000
Cashless
60
English
50
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
11.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
363 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
24
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FNC
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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