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	Machico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Machico is the easternmost municipality on the island by a cape.
		The largest parish in population and density is Machico, the smallest parish in population is Santo António da Serra.
		The easternmost parish in Machico and the island is Porto da Cruz.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Machico (337 words)

	Location of Residencial Machico - Madeira
		Machico has excellent restaurants and most of the major restaurants and snack bars are in walking distance.
		Machico is known traditionally as a fishing village.
		Machico is also completely crime free and has some of the friendliest people on the island.
	www.machicohotels.com /location.html (218 words)

	Bird watching trip report - Madeira - surfbirds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Funchal (1, Sept 19) and Machico (4, Sept. 18 and 21 ; 5, Sept. 25 and 27).
		Machico, 3, Sept 18 ; 5, Sept. 21 and 2, Sept. 25 and 27.
		Maxima 26 (Sept. 18) and 28 (Sept. 21), Machico.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/madeira-go-0104.html (1285 words)

	Touring the island of Madeira: Machico
		From the historic point of view this is probably the most interesting town on the island as Machico was the landing point of the discoverers of Madeira.
		Apart from the parochial church there is the small chapel of São Roque on the quay, built in the 16th century, with an interesting exhibition of blue and white tiles telling about the saint’s life.
		The fishing harbours are located in Machico and Caniçal, where the fishing fleet’s catch consists mainly of tuna and ‘gaiado’ (regional fish to be dried).
	www.madeira-web.com /PagesUK/machico.html (208 words)

	Santo António da Serra (Machico) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Santo António da Serra (Portuguese for Saint Anthony and mountain range) is a parish in the district of Machico in the Madeira Islands.
		It is located ENE of Machico and ENE of Funchal.
		It is connected with a road linking to Machico and to Funchal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santo_Ant%C3%B3nio_da_Serra_(Machico) (172 words)

	BSAC TRAVEL CLUB - Trip Reports - Madeira (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I went to the 'International Diving Centers of Madeira', Dive Centre 'Baleia' ('whale') in Machico, which is on the south east coast of Madeira.
		Machico is twenty-five minutes from Funchal, the capital, by taxi or fifty minutes by bus.
		There is a very good public transport bus system including a 'white knuckle' ride on the Rapido over the mountain or a high speed dash in Mercedes taxis along the new expressway that follows the coast.
	www.bsactravelclub.co.uk /reports/madeira1.htm (905 words)

	Madeira travelogue - Machico (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Machico is the original capital of Madeira, as well as one of it.
		While Funchal on the one side bloomed and grew, Machico didn't develop the same way.
		However, more interesting and more entertaining than the younger history is a legend which curls round the choice of the naming of Machico, which is told in a few sentences.
	www.marcelklee.de /madeira/en/madeira-09-machico.html (280 words)

	Golf Holidays in Madeira - Hotel Dom Pedro Baia Club **** (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It is just a few steps away from the picturesque and historical fishing village of Machico itself with its attractive tree-shaded centre and small winding streets and is the only hotel in the village.
		The rooms are comfortable and have been recently refurbished but if you want a balcony you will be limited to the club rooms on the first three floors, although most rooms do benefit from a side sea view.
		Machico is a great spot from which to explore the island and the Santo da Serra Golf course is only a few minutes away by car.
	www.premieriberian.com /hotel_page.asp?HID=258 (294 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Machico Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		Porto da Cruz is situated by the sea and belongs to Machico.
		Weekends are a good time to visit the village as the locals stage their market stalls along the main road and a surprising assortment of food and other goods can be acquired very cheaply.
		It is placed east of the bay of Machico the place where they had disembarked, in 1419, Tristao Vaz and Joao Goncalves Zarco, the discovers of the island.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Portugal/Regiao_Autonoma_da_Madeira/Machico-285828/Things_To_Do-Machico-R-1.html (886 words)

	Machico Accomodation - Cheap Hotels in Machico with Cheaper than hotels (UK)- Lowest Rates Guaranteed
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		Machico travel brochures are available from the travel office, with information such as Machico maps, Machico tourist information, Machico travel agents, Machico tourist guides and bus, ferry and transport timetables.
		Overlooking the beach of Machico Bay and only a few steps away from the picturesque and historic fishing village of Machico the DOM PEDRO BAÍA CLUB, set in a beautiful scenery where the ever green mountains contrast with the deep blue Atlantic.
	www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk /Portugal/Madeira/Machico (1202 words)

	Golf Courses - Madeira - Courses - Campo de Golfe da Madeira - Course Presentation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The course was built at an altitude of approximately 700 metres and has panoramic views of incomparable beauty over Machico, São Lourenço Cape and the Desert isles.
		The par 5 on the «Machico» loop is one of our favourite holes, since it requires a long, precise drive and a third stroke to a green full of well hidden dangers.
		Mark James, currently one of the best players in Europe, was the winner of the first tournament of the 1993 European PGA Tour, the Madeira Open, with a result of 4 under par.
	www.portugalgolf.pt /ingles/ing_cgmad_present.htm (299 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Madeira
		Keeping to the east bank of the "Riba Machico" (another small stream) follow the road away from the town centre, along the coast, to a pebble beach and harbour area where there is ample parking.
		Approx 44kms east of Funchal and beyond Machico and Canical from where a small road runs to a car parking area near the point.
		The scenery is spectacular but the birding is hardly worth the effort, although we did see our second highest daily total of 18 species on 17th when we ventured north, as a result of returning via Machico where we added at least 8 to our total.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/madeira/madeira7/madeira-dec-04.htm (1688 words)

	Machico
		As far as we know, there are still members of the Vasconcellos de Souza and Correia families in Machico.
		My father's name is José Vieira Viula and he's the one born in Machico in 1921.
		Surnames (Machico) OLIM, OLIVAL, ORNELLAS, MARQUES, MENESES, PERESTRELLO, TEXEIRA
	www.dholmes.com /master-list/madeira/machico.html (990 words)

	Sightings from Madeira in year 2004
		Common Sandpiper: 1 at Machico 22/11 and 1 at Lugar de Baixo 28/11.
		Sanderling: 2 at Machico 22/11 and 14 on Porto Santo 27/11.
		Fea's Petrel: 1 at Porto Moniz and 1 at Machico
	madeira.seawatching.net /sightings_2004.html (7984 words)

	ipedia.com: Madeira Islands Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pliny mentions certain Purple or Mauretanian Islands, the position of which with reference to the Fortunate Islands or Canaries might seem to indicate Madeira islands.
		There is a romantic story, of doubtful truth, to the effect that two lovers, Robert Machim and Anna d'Arfet, fleeing from England to France in 1346, were driven off their course by a violent storm, and cast on the coast of Madeira at the place subsequently named Machico, in memory of one of them.
		On the evidence of a portulano dated 1351, preserved at Florence, Italy, it would appear that Madeira had been discovered long previous to that date by Portuguese vessels under Genoese captains.
	www.ipedia.com /madeira_islands.html (597 words)

	Dom Pedro Madeira-Machico - online hotel reservations
		The restaurant, overlooking the beautiful bay of Machico, is decorated in soft peach tones which creates a restful atmosphere for diners and is open from 07:30-10:00 for breakfast, 12:30-14:30 for lunch and 18:30-21:00 for dinner.
		This hotel, part of the Dom Pedro group is just 5km from the airport and overlooks the beach of Machico Bay and is just a few steps from the picturesque and historic town of Machico.
		The hotel is set in beautiful scenery where the green of the mountains meets the deep blue of the Atlantic.
	www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=319061 (496 words)

	Madeira Trekking Levada Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Madeira’s second largest town is situated in a green valley between the slopes of Ribeira do Machico.
		An easy walking tour north from Machico up to Pico de Facho (322m) with a “vigia” – a viewpoint from the 17th century.
		Spectacular view over Machico and all the way to Ponta de Sao Lourenco in the East.
	www.penguin.dk /info.asp?m_id=189 (871 words)

	Sherpa Self-guided Walking Holidays: Madeira
		For UK based full package customers: as well as above also included are flights to and from Funchal from London Gatwick (or, on payment of a supplement, from Manchester), transfers from Funchal airport to first accommodation and from last accommodation back to airport.
		After breakfast walk from Machico via Pico de Facho (322m) and then along the Levada (irrigation channel) do Canical for 2km.
		Climb to Boca de Risco pass (300m) and from there a coastal walk along the wildest stretch of coastline in Madeira, round the Espigao Amarela (exposed path with large drop below; a head for heights needed here) and down to Larano (200m).
	www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk /tours/inntoinn/jimdos.htm (1666 words)

	Beaches and Pools of Madeira: Machico
		Located near the Airport, the beautiful bay of Machico has a wonderful beach and facilities for both swimming and sunbathing.
		Also a pebbled beach, like almost all the beaches on Madeira Island, this beach is very popular with the locals, being quite busy at weekends.
		Besides two swimming pools for children, the restaurant and bar services, Machico beach also offers changing rooms, showers, football and volley ball practice area, pedal boats, jet skis, sun beds, parasols and good car parking.
	www.madeira-web.com /PagesUK/beaches/machico.html (105 words)

	Machico - Alberghi, Hotel, Appartamenti, Residence, Bed & Breakfast
		Overlooking the beach of Machico Bay and only a few steps from the picturesque and historic fishing village of Machico, the Dom Pedro Baía Hotel is set in beautiful scenery where the green of the mountains meets the deep blue of the Atlantic.
		Renovated in 2002, Dom Pedro Baía Hotel has a total of 218 rooms of which there are 140 Tower Rooms, 59 Club Rooms and 15 Garden Rooms.
		Baía de Zarco Restaurant The hotel is proud of its Baía de Zarco Restaurant, overlooking the beautiful bay of Machico.
	hotel-lisbona.cediweb.it /machico.php (587 words)

	Dom Pedro Baia (Madeira) MACHICO - online hotel reservations
		Just 5km from the airport, overlooking the beach of Machico Bay and a few steps from the picturesque and historic fishing village of Machico, the Dom Pedro Baia Hotel is set in beautiful scenery where the green of the mountains meets the deep blue of the Atlantic.
		The hotel is proud of its Baia de Zarco Restaurant overlooking the beautiful bay of Machico.
		The restaurant is decorated in soft peach tones which creates a restful atmosphere for diners and is open from 07:30-10:00 for breakfast, 12:30-14:30 for lunch and 18:30-21:00 for dinner.
	www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=328258 (750 words)

	Machico Hotels - hotel list
		Machico hotels sorted by price: Makes it easy to find the best value in Machico lodgings.
		If you did not find the Machico hotels you were looking for or are looking for lodgings in other Portugal cities you may want to check out the accommodations for other cities in our Portugal cities list.
		You may also view Machico lodgings and hotels alphabetically or Machico hotels and rooms sorted by price.
	www.exploitz.com /Machico-hotels-pt.php (236 words)

	Car hire in Machico - Car hire Spain - Spain Car Hire - Car hire in Spain, Alquiler de coches, car rental, mietwagen
		On the South coast of the Island between Machico and Ribeira Brava all deliveries are free.
		Free delivery and collection except hotels outside the South coast of the Island between Machico and Ribeira Brava.
		Similar types of vehicles but of different make may be supplied at time of rental.
	www.spaincarhire.com /destino.asp?cod_destino=PMAM (232 words)

	BONGARILIITTO
		Driving took time, but the distances were surprisingly short and we had to fill the tank just once, at Machico 95E Gasoline cost 96 c/l.
		We got our car, a Fiat Punto – a small car has many advantages here – at 9.50, so when we an hour later reached Ribeiro Frio village in the mountains, the best time to see the pigeons was already gone.
		At Machico we parked the car at 11.30 for free at an unofficial P-area near the 2
	www.bongariliitto.fi /matkakertomukset/Madeira/Madeira_2004-02_KarhuH.html (1784 words)

	MADEIRA - LoveToKnow Article on MADEIRA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The other chief towns are Camara de Lobos (7f5o), Machico (6128), Santa Crux (5876) Ponta do Sol (5665), So Vicente (4896), Calheta (3475), Sant Anna (3011) and Porto Santo (2311).
		1370) were driven out of their course by a violent storm and cast on the coast of Madeira at the place subsequently named Machico, in memory of one of them.
		Both perished here, but some of their crew escaped to the Barbary coast, and- were made slaves.
	www.1911ency.org /M/MA/MADEIRA.htm (5912 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Madeira and Porto Santo
		Sunday 1 September. After brief visits to the port of Funchal, Machico “estuary”, Canical, Ponta de Sao Lourenço and Faial (northwest coast), we drove the long and winding road along the north coast.
		The breeding population of the Madeira archipelago is estimated at over 1300 pairs (Snow and Perrins 1998).
		On 3 September we relocated this bird, feeding among the rocks in the mouth of the Ribeiro Machico.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/madeira/madeira4/mad-sept-02.htm (3186 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Madeira Walking Guide (Funchal and Machico) (Warm Island Walking Guides): Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This is our new 2nd edition of Madeira Walking Guide, now extended to cover the region around Machico.
		Our new 2nd edition of the Madeira Walking Guide now covers the Machico region in eastern Madeira, in addition to the Funchal region which was so popular in our 1st edition.
		In our new "Map and Book" format this guide should be in your pocket if you are based in Funchal or Machico.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1899554203 (584 words)

	Village of Machico - Photo
		Besides being a very busy fishing harbour, Machico is also an importand touristic centre.
		Wonderful landscapes can be enjoyed from the belvedere of Camões Pequeno and from the top of Pico do Facho.
		A visit to the São Roque Chapel is recommended, owing to the valuable paintings of the 16th century, on glazed tiles, showing the life of that saint.
	www.a-zqualityhotels.com /UK/picture_ma.html (60 words)

	HotelGolf.com - How to reach Hotel Dom Pedro Baia
		The city of Machico is easily reached by public bus or taxi.
		The Hotel is situated within a few minutes' drive of Madeira´s airport.
		At the end of the motorway is a sign which indicates Machico straight ahead, and Dom Pedro Baía Hotel to the right.
	www.hotelgolf.com /reach.asp?Hotel_ID=291 (126 words)

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