Fort of Our Lady of Amparo - Marina de Machico — Madeira hike guide

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Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)

Fort of Our Lady of Amparo – Marina de Machico

This is a community route mapped on AllTrails — it is not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority), so it has no official open/closed status and no maintained signage. Check access and conditions locally before heading out.

Key details


Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.7 km (loop)
Estimated time	30 min – 1 hr
Community rating	3.9★ from 89 hiker reviews on AllTrails
Location	Machico parish, Madeira

What it's like

This is a pleasant, easy city path for a walk or run right through the parish of Machico, on Madeira's south-east coast. Along the route you'll visit the Fort of Nossa Senhora do Amparo — a distinctive piece of military architecture characterised by its triangular shape, with one angle pointing out towards the ocean. On the landward side you can see the gatehouse, topped by a Baroque pediment.

The trail then follows the banks of the Machico Stream (Ribeira de Machico) down to the Marina de Machico and Machico Beach, where you can take a refreshing dip on hot days — perfect for combining a short stroll with a beach visit.

Getting there

Directions to the trailhead ↗ (Google Maps, from your location)

Since this trail is right in Machico town, it's easily accessible by bus — Machico is a main stop on the eastern line from Funchal.

⚠️ Reminder: Because this is not an official IFCN trail, there is no official status (open/closed) to report. Check locally before you go, especially after heavy rain.

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