Machico Beach, located near the town of Machico on Madeira Island, Portugal, is one of the few sandy beaches on the island. The beach is notable for its imported golden sand from North Africa, which gives it a distinctive appearance compared to other pebbly beaches in Madeira. It’s approximately 125 meters in length and offers a range of facilities, including changing rooms, showers, and options for water sports.

You can comfortably reach Machico by bus. You can conveniently find the departure times here: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Funchal-Terminal-SAM/Machico