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Throughout the territory, historical monuments, museums, leisure areas, lush gardens and viewpoints abound. Discover Funchal! Details. Located in a bay bathed by the Atlantic Ocean on Madeira's south coast, Funchal is the capital and the archipelago’s tourist, cultural and commercial centre. How to get there.
- Healthy Comfort Food Horta
A gastronomic experience resulting from a strong commitment...
- Audax
Where to Go What to Do. What's On ... 9000-018 Funchal...
- Ákua
Ákua by Chef Júlio Pereira - Created in June 2019 and...
- William
Were there a star to reward the location and the sweeping...
- Mau Feitio
Where to Go What to Do ... terrace, at MAU.FEITIO, the...
- Il Gallo d'Oro
Il Gallo d'Oro is an award-winning restaurant in Funchal, in...
- Healthy Comfort Food Horta
Jul 9, 2023 · There are 4 beaches in Funchal: Praia Formosa, Praia do Gorgulho, Praia do Almirante Reis and Praia de Sao Tiago. In additional to the beaches there are 5 lidos/natural pools. What are the beaches like in Funchal Madeira?
- See Living Plant ‘Fossils’ at Monte Palace Tropical Garden
- Fly Down The Hills of Funchal on The Famous Monte Toboggans
- Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
- Taste Exotic Fruits at The Farmers’ Market, Mercado Dos Lavradores
- Wander Around Street Art in Rua de Santa Maria – Projecto Arte Portas Abertas
- Explore Funchal on The More Sedate Hop-On, Hop-Off Buses
- Explore Funchal by Tuk-Tuk
- Fireworks and Poncha at The Annual Atlantic Ocean Festival
- Taste-Test Typical and Traditional Madeiran Food and Drink
- Poncha
The beautiful, fragrant tropical gardens in Funchal are a delight. The lush, abundant gardens are home to rare plants in a picturesque setting. As an added bonus getting to and from the gardens offers some of the most exciting things to do in Madeira: cable car rides and downhill tobogganing. Covering over 17 acres and various landscaped spaces, th...
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. Or rather, street sled. This exhilarating mode of transport started in the early 19th century. The primitive means of hurtling down the hill hasn’t changed much over time, although it is at least easier to ge...
Even if you try to fit as many things to do in Madeira as possible, you’re going to miss some viewpoints. There is barely a stunning panorama that hasn’t had a viewing platform added. But this urban viewpoint is a little different. The commanding views are richly layered. You can see Funchal and its bay. In the distance are the romantically named D...
Brimming with color and vitality, the farmer’s market in Funchal is the place to go for ripe fruits and vegetables, fragrant flowers, and fresh seafood. It offer high quality produce from around the island, and an unexpected variety of everyday items such as 3 types of bananes which are grown on Madeira. There are a few other food stalls, making it...
In Zona Velha (History Centre), aka the historic district of Funchal, artists have been invited to revive public spaces with street art. Reclaiming doorways and other public ‘canvases’), Projecto Arte Portas Abertasis an open-air art gallery that anyone can enjoy. I found it fun and occasionally inspiring to wander around, and appreciated this alre...
Exploring cities from hop-on, hop-off buses is always convenient for checking off urban highlights. The buses running around Funchal pack in plenty of destinations worth seeing, including stops near some of the best things to do in Funchal and the surrounding area. Highlights include the village of Câmara de Lobos, and the Skywalk of Cabo Girão. Co...
The best alternative to hop-on, hop-off busses is the seemingly ubiquitous tuk-tuks. With the air flowing through your hair and primed to squeeze down streets buses can’t reach, this is another thrilling way to explore Funchal. On this 5-star rated tour, not only will you see the sights of Funchal, you’ll also stop at the fishing village of Camara ...
Every June, Madeira runs a competition to choose who wins the honor of bringing in New Year with fireworks. How do they do this? With a series of firework displays from the potential candidates. Happening every Saturday in June at the pier or Pontinha (small point) in Funchal, the luminous spectacular is best watched from the harbor. The show doesn...
I can’t go on vacation and ignore the local culinary specialties. With influences from Portugal and across the Atlantic, allied to thriving homegrown gastronomy, there are some delectable delights to be found in the restaurants of Madeira. As I mentioned earlier, I highly recommend this popular food on foot tour. Hurry! This 5-star rated tour is li...
No visitor to Madeira can miss how popular poncha is. A potent mix of sugar cane alcohol (aguardiente de cana) rendered quaffable by the addition of honey, sugar, and citrus (or other fruit) juices, poncha is deceptively head-spinning. Look out for myriad flavors, with popular versions made from passionfruit, kiwis, strawberries, and more. A kind o...
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.
Sep 3, 2023 · Table of Contents. The best Funchal Beaches & Swimming Complexes. Praia Formosa is the biggest public beach of Madeira and actually consists of three other beaches, known as Praia Nova, Praia dos Namorados and Praia do Arieiro from which the last mentioned has a mix of sand and pebbles.
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Funchal Beaches. If you plan on visiting the beaches of Funchal Barreirinha, Ponta Gorda, Doca do Cavacas or Lido Swimming Complex, or any other nearby attractions, you can always check the current weather conditions with our NEW additional webcams located along the oceanfront, or simply enjoy the views.
