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Feb 23, 2024 · No-nonsense guide to the best places to see and things to do in Funchal, Madeira. From the most popular tourist sights to less-visited attractions - here's how to see the very best of Funchal. Find out!
- Go whale and dolphin watching. The diversity of marine life around Madeira is extraordinary, and a cruise with local experts is the best way to discover it.
- See living plant ‘fossils’ at Monte Palace Tropical Garden. The beautiful, fragrant tropical gardens in Funchal are a delight. The lush, abundant gardens are home to rare plants in a picturesque setting.
- Visit the tomb of the last Austro-Hungarian Emperor at the Church of Our Lady of the Mount. Before taking a thrilling toboggan ride down the hill, you should also visit the Monte Church Sanctuary.
- Fly down the hills of Funchal on the famous Monte Toboggans. Well, I’ve built it up. And what goes up must come down. There is no better way to come down from the heights above Funchal than by toboggan.
Jun 25, 2024 · Wander through the colorful historic streets downtown, and stop to sip world-renowned Madeira wine. Or, explore the city’s surroundings, from volcanic pools to rocky peaks. Here are all the best things to do in Funchal, Portugal.
- Take a Free Walking Tour of Funchal Old Town. Price: Tip Based (Offered in English and Spanish) Start with a free guided walking tour of Funchal Old Town.
- Wander the Old Town of Funchal. The first port of call for most visitors to Funchal if exploring the city without a guide is to go for a wander in its Old Town or historic centre, known locally as Zona Velha.
- Stop by the Sé Cathedral of Funchal. Price: Free. Sé Cathedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, also The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a Roman Catholic church located right in the centre of Funchal Old Town.
- Marvel at the Street Art on Santa Maria Street. The Street art known as Art of Open Doors or Arte Portas Abertas, found on the doors of the buildings along Santa Maria Street is part of Funchal Municipality’s initiative aimed at revitalising this part of Funchal Old Town which had become notorious and disused.
- Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. One of many benefits of Madeira’s constant spring-like weather is that gardens like this one can be in bloom whenever you visit.
- Funchal Cathedral. In the city’s cathedral you’ll be stepping back to the Portuguese Age of Discovery. This building was constructed at the dawn of the 16th century using multi-toned pyroclastic rock quarried from the cliffs at Cabo Girão to the southwest.
- Monte Cable Car. One of those unavoidable attractions in Funchal is the cable car that hoists you up to the perched Monte neighbourhood 600 metres above sea level.
- Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Winding through seven hectares of terraces is another botanic garden, where exotic plants are accompanied by waterfalls architectural flourishes like a Japanese pagoda.
Oct 6, 2023 · Funchal – the capital of the Portuguese Island of Madeira – is a hub of activity and tourist attractions. To help you plan your perfect vacation, we are sharing the Top Things To Do in Funchal, Madeira – from seeing the historical sights to enjoying the lush green landscapes to sampling the delicious local cuisine.
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Things to do in Funchal. Besides being a beach destination, Funchal has several monuments and tourist attractions that you should not miss.
