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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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