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Machico II

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The town of Machico was quite a surprise when I visited it last week. I could see on maps that there were a number of trails around town, but you see trails all around Madeira. However, Machico has proclaimed itself the “trail running capital” of Madeira and the trails around town are well marked and maintained. So, I returned today with the proper gear to check one out. I walked a “short” four kilometer route up the hill forming the eastern edge of town. The trail was mostly stairs on the way up, so it was quite a workout.

A bay with a harbor full of boats in the foreground, a sandy beach, and a small town extending up a valley.
Machico seen from near the top of one of the trails east of town.

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