Machico is a municipality at the eastern end of Madeira, around seventeen kilometres from Funchal, with five civil parishes. The town sits on a sandy bay, Caniçal runs out towards Ponta de São Lourenço, Porto da Cruz lies on the north coast, and Santo António da Serra occupies a cool inland plateau.
The area
The seafront is dominated by apartments and holiday accommodation, which keeps demand steady for cleaning and small repairs between stays. The older parishes and Santo António da Serra are mostly houses with land, so gardening, pruning and regular upkeep are common. Salt air and the northern wind at Porto da Cruz mean repainting and treating metalwork far more often than inland.
What people look for here
- Cleaning and upkeep of holiday apartments
- Repainting exteriors exposed to salt
- Roof repairs after storms on the north coast
- Gardening and clearing overgrown land
- Air conditioning and ventilation installation
- Small electrical and plumbing repairs
Parishes and neighbourhoods
MachicoCaniçalPorto da CruzÁgua de PenaSanto António da Serra
Most requested services
ElectricianPlumberHandyman / hourlyHome cleaningFurniture assemblyGardeningPaintingMoving serviceAir conditioningAppliance repairBabysitter / nannyTutoring
Other municipalities
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a professional in Machico or Caniçal?
Post the job in HomeFix with a description of the work and the parish. Professionals who cover the east of the island reply with offers and agree a date with you in chat. Compare profiles and offers before you decide.
Does the sea air mean more frequent maintenance?
Yes, particularly for houses on the front line and around Porto da Cruz. Salt attacks hinges, railings, gutters and aluminium frames, and exterior paint fails sooner. An annual check of the metalwork and paintwork avoids expensive replacements later.
Will someone come from Funchal, and is travel charged?
Some professionals travel across the island and others work only in the east. Travel may be charged or included depending on what you agree, so ask before accepting an offer. Naming your parish in the job helps you hear from people who are nearby.