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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!
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.
- Drink a poncha… or three. What better way to start this huge list than with a drink? A potent one, naturally. Poncha is Madeira’s national drink and it is bloody LETHAL.
- Ride up the cable car to Monte and wave at EVERYONE who goes past… …Bonus points if it’s someone who looks like they really don’t want to wave back but they do anyway because that’s the law of the cable car.
- Find the prettiest (pink!) square in Funchal. You wouldn’t believe how many photos I’ve taken of this square over the last decade. It has to be my favourite photo spot on the whole island.
- Eat delicious local food at all the incredible restaurants and cafés. Madeira, and Funchal specifically, is a paradise for foodies. I’m not going to go into detail on specific restaurants and cafés to visit here, nor into what traditional Madeiran dishes you have to try.
- 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.
Nov 1, 2023 · 1. Stroll in the old town. 2. Visit the Cathedral Sé. 3. Take the cable car to the Monte Area. 4. Explore the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. 5. Do something unique: sled ride. 6. Go whale and dolphin watching. 7. Enjoy local culture at Mercado dos Lavradores. 8. Admire the art in Rua Maria. 9. Learn more about Madeira Wine. 10.
Oct 6, 2023 · Yes! One of the best things about Funchal, Madeira is that it is still fairly affordable. In addition to the many free things to do in Funchal, budget travelers can easily seek out inexpensive accommodations, economical tours and cheap meals.
Sep 8, 2023 · 25 BEST THINGS TO DO IN FUNCHAL & 8 fun things to do close to Funchal. Admire the Cathedral from Funchal; Wander along the beautiful streets and squares of Funchal; Relax at the Santa Catarina park; Do a wine tasting at Blandy’s wine lodge; Look out over Funchal from Pináculo viewpoint; Visit one of the Funchal museums such as the ...
