If you talk about ecosites in Machico, you think of places with a great geodiversity, panoramic sites, places for activities in nature and historical-cultural sites. It is also about considering geosites with their scientific value.

There are more than 30 ecosites located throughout the municipality. Caniçal is the parish with the largest concentration of geological points of interest.

Ponta de São Lourenço, Penha de Águia, Pico do Facho, and Praínha are some of the most emblematic points in Machico.

Discover the geological points of interest in Machico.

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