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Machico Holidays

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According to legend Madeira's second town, Machico, takes its name from a 14th Century English merchant called Robert Machin. Machin and his aristocratic lover Anne d'Arfet eloped and headed to Portugal but were blown off course and shipwrecked on Madeira. The couple died and were buried at the site of town, and the story inspired the first Portuguese explorers to seek out the island. In 1451 Machico became Madeira's first settlement, and was the capital of the island's east until unification with Funchal and the rest of the island.

Today the town is an idyllic destination for Madeira holidays, situated in a beautiful natural bay, surrounded by lush terraced slopes and a nice seafront promenade. Madeira's magnificent climate constant sun and warm Atlantic waters make Machico holidays perfect at anytime of year. The island's airport is just ten minutes drive away so the town is easy to get to, and On The Beach has the best deals on Machico holidays for your convenience. If you're planning a holiday in Madeira, Machico makes an excellent base to explore this island paradise!

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Weather in Machico

JAN

16°C

FEB

16°C

MAR

16°C

APR

17°C

MAY

19°C

JUN

21°C

JUL

22°C

AUG

23°C

SEP

23°C

OCT

21°C

NOV

19°C

DEC

18°C

Machico, like the rest of Madeira, enjoys a wonderful sub-tropical climate due to its location and mountainous landscape. The sun shines all year and temperatures range from a low of 16°; Celsius in the winter to about 25°; Celsius in the summer. Outside the summer you should expect some rainfall, but these showers rarely last very long. It doesn't matter when you want to take your Machico holidays, the sun will be waiting for your arrival.

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