How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Madeira People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who surfs at dawn and parties on Fridays, join the Nomads, Surfers and Party groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

I'm only in Madeira for 5 days. Worth joining?

That's exactly why Tourists - 10 Days exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Madeira actually runs - taxis, surf lessons, scooter rentals, doctors - everything. If you're in Madeira it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

Madeira People Club is run by long-term Madeira residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally in 2021 with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Machico Community

You will not stay alone. The Madeira Machico Community community is already waiting.

Join the group Who is in it

About this group

Historic landing site. Tighter crew.

Machico residents and long-stay visitors — Madeira's first landing point, now a quieter east-coast base near the airport. Dive-focused, small-town community, ferry-free.

Group vibe

Tight-knit, dive-focused, intimate.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Dive-shop-owner, 0

From —

20 years local

Surf-villa host, 0

From —

Reef-break expert

Long-stayer, 0

From —

East-coast convert

Yoga-retreat host, 0

From —

Quiet retreats

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Airport-run coordination
Dive-buddy matching
Surf-spot reports (Ribeira da Janela, São Vicente point break)
Villa-owner network
Emergency-evacuation-boat planning
Power and water-cut alerts

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Madeira People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.