Marina de Machico

Tucked into the bay of Machico on Madeira's east coast, this small marina holds up to 80 boats and earned a Blue Flag award in 2022 — a mark of quality worth noting. It sits right alongside the historic town of Machico, Madeira's second-largest settlement, where you're a short walk from beaches, restaurants, and a 15th-century chapel. The surrounding mountains dropping to the sea make for a dramatic backdrop you won't find at larger, more commercial ports.