A passenger aircraft waits on the apron at Madeira Airport with the runway and hills beyond. This January 2024 travel entry follows the departure from Santa Cruz for Munich, identified by the airport codes FNC and MUC.
A turquoise pool stands out among red roofs and cultivated plots beneath the long ridge above Santana. This October 2023 image captures the open view across the neighbourhood during the final part of the journey into town.
Look down over Machico and its curved bay from Pico do Facho, one of the scenic viewpoints of eastern Madeira. From 280 metres above sea level, the panorama reaches towards the central mountains and Ponta de São Lourenço, with the Desertas Islands visible in clear weather.
Visiting: Take time to enjoy the coastline and photograph the town below. The name recalls the signal fires once lit here to warn local residents of approaching enemy ships.
Planning: Use the official directions to reach the viewpoint above Machico: visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/east-...