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Interactive map of Funchal with all popular attractions - Monte Cable Car, Madeira Botanical Garden, Madeira Story Centre and more. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to Funchal.
- Visit Funchal Cathedral – Sé
- Explore The Old Town of Funchal
- Admire The Street Art of Rua Da Santa Maria
- Visit Mercado Dos Lavradores – Farmer’s Market
- Enjoy The Views from Monte Cable Car
- Visit Monte Palace Tropical Garden
- Visit Madeira Botanical Garden
- See The Church of Our Lady of Monte
- Take A Wicker Toboggan Sled Ride
- Taste Madeira Wine
Located in the city center, The Cathedral of Funchal (Sé)is one of the main historic landmarks of Funchal. Built in the beginning of the 16th century, at the peak of the Portuguese explorers’ era, Funchal Cathedral is a symbol of power and prosperity. Not to be missed is the Gothic altarpiece, composed of gilt woodwork, oil paintings on wood, and s...
Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha)is a nice lively place. Most of the city’s shops and restaurants are located in this area. It might get a bit busy when there are cruise ships in town, but it still has a great local feel. The main shopping streets are Rua do Aljube, Rua da Carreira, and Rua Dr. Fernao Ornelas. If you are looking for a place for lunch, ...
Rua da Santa Mariawas one of our favorite places in Funchal. It’s a perfect example of how a bit of imagination can bring the city to life. This area that has suffered from the flooding is now completely reborn. A public art program called ‘Arte de Portas Abertas’ (the art of the open doors) has managed to transform an old shabby area of Funchal’s ...
The Mercado dos Lavradoresis a flower, fruit, vegetable, and fish market in Funchal. A short visit to this colorful bustling market is a must-do in Funchal! The impressive building dates from 1940 and the inside space is organized in several different areas (‘Plazas’), connected by passages and staircases. The market is open daily (except Sundays a...
Visiting Monte has been probably the most popular Funchal attraction for many decades. At the beginning of the 20th century, tourists could reach the mountain by steam train. Nowadays, you can make the same journey and enjoy the scenery from Monte Cable Car (Teleférico do Funchal). The ride from Funchal old town to Monte takes 15-20 minutes one way...
Monte Palace Tropical Gardenis another amazing garden you can visit in Funchal. Since it’s located just next to the upper station of Monte cable car, it’s probably the most visited garden in Funchal. Featuring over 100,000 plant species with a separate section devoted solely to Madeira’s flora, it’s a garden that is well worth a few hours of your t...
Madeira is an island of flowers and Funchal is the city of gardens. Madeira Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico). This is the biggest garden with the most varied collection of plants from all over the world. The estate where the Botanical Garden is located dates from 1880 and used to be privately owned. What a garden for one family! The Botanical Gar...
The Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja do Monte)is a little 18th-century church just a few steps away from Monte cable car top station and the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. You’ll have to negotiate some very steep stairs, but it’s well worth it. On a clear day, you can see the town of Funchal, the beautiful coastline, and the mountains. The exteri...
Dating from the end of the 19th century, wickerwork is a very important industry in Madeira. Wicker is used for all kinds of objects like breadbaskets or chairs, but also for the world-famous Madeira wicker baskets. Wicker basket sled ridedown the steep streets of Monte is probably the most unique tourist attraction in Funchal. Toboggans are pushed...
No trip to Madeira would be complete without tasting some of Madeira’s famous sweet wine. There are several wine museums and cellars in Funchal, but the one that is most worth a visit is The Old Blandy Wine Lodge. Located in the oldest area of Funchal, Blandy’s Wine Lodge is a place where you can not only learn about the making of the Madeira wine ...
- Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) About four kilometers northeast of Funchal city center is one of Madeira Island's greatest tourist attractions, the Botanical Garden.
- Levada Walks. Of all the recreational things to do in Madeira, walking the levada footpaths is arguably the most popular activity. Hiking across the island following these narrow man-made irrigation channels is one of the great pleasures afforded to visitors, and there are dozens of these unique channels to explore.
- Madeira Story Centre. One of the first things to do in Funchal is visit this excellent museum near the Teleférico do Funchal, which charts the history and culture of the Madeira archipelago in an engaging and highly entertaining manner.
- Teleférico do Funchal. The Madeira Cable Car is one of Funchal's most popular sightseeing attractions. Passengers are taken on a 15-minute "flight" over the Madeiran capital and up into the surrounding hills.
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.
Jan 26, 2020 · In Funchal you could line up a non-stop array of one-off experiences. There are companies offering 4×4 and paragliding adventures, or you could take matters into your own hands, driving the scenic road to Curral das Freiras, a village poised on the walls of a canyon.
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