Sixteenth Century Market

Machico hosts between June 6th to 8th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status.

On Saturday, 10th May, the XVII Colloquium of the 16th Century Market will be held at the Machico Forum. The theme is ‘Mesteres o Saber nas Mãos’ (Mesteres the Knowledge in the Hands), a tribute to the workers and craftsmen who have made these Atlantic Islands a testimony to the courage and determination of the Portuguese people.

Organized by the Municipal Council of Machico and in partnership with the Elementary and Secondary Schools of Machico, this initiative takes place in Machico´s downtown at Largo da Praça, in Alameda Dr. José António de Almada, and offers a number of cultural and musical activities.