Guidebook for Funchal
Essentials
Continente Modelo Seminário
9 R. do SeminárioEasy acess on foot.
Continente Modelo Viveiros
Easiest access by car- 5 minute drive.
Pingo Doce
C. C Entrada PrincipalAn alternative to Continente.
Shopping
La Vie
9 Rua Dr. Brito CâmaraForum Madeira
390 Estrada MonumentalMadeira Shopping
45 Caminho Santa QuitériaSightseeing
Take a trip up by cable car and come down on the famous tobaggons!
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Monte
Take a trip up by cable car and come down on the famous tobaggons!
Teleféricos do Funchal
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades MadeirensesWhere you can start your trip up to Monte.
Pretty town by the sea to watch the planes come in and out. Great children's park too.
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Santa Cruz
Pretty town by the sea to watch the planes come in and out. Great children's park too.
There's a lighthouse here at the most westerly part of the island.
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Ponta Do Pargo
There's a lighthouse here at the most westerly part of the island.
Cute village and beach and said to be one of the sunniest spots of the island.
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Ponta Do Sol
Cute village and beach and said to be one of the sunniest spots of the island.
Picturesque little fishing village. Well worth a visit!
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Câmara De Lobos
Picturesque little fishing village. Well worth a visit!
Where you'll find the statue of Jesus Christ looking out to sea.
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Cristo Rei
Estrada do Cristo ReiWhere you'll find the statue of Jesus Christ looking out to sea.
Go and experience the natural pools in this small town in the north of the island. Definitely worth the drive.
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Porto Moniz
Go and experience the natural pools in this small town in the north of the island. Definitely worth the drive.
If you are interested in visiting the traditional colourful triangle shaped houses of the island.
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Santana
If you are interested in visiting the traditional colourful triangle shaped houses of the island.
Small town in the middle of a valley and stretches along the coast ( for surfers) which is worth stopping at for a coffee and some pretty photos if nothing else.
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Sao Vicente
Small town in the middle of a valley and stretches along the coast ( for surfers) which is worth stopping at for a coffee and some pretty photos if nothing else.
From the viewpoint looking down, it is a wonderful view down to the 'Nun's Valley', which is otherwise an incredibly secluded spot in the middle of the island.
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Curral Das Freiras
From the viewpoint looking down, it is a wonderful view down to the 'Nun's Valley', which is otherwise an incredibly secluded spot in the middle of the island.
Gorgeous village on the coast where you won't find any cars- just small pathways and alleys making their way down to the sea. A really beautiful spot.
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Jardim Do Mar
Gorgeous village on the coast where you won't find any cars- just small pathways and alleys making their way down to the sea. A really beautiful spot.
Parks & Nature
Madeira Botanical Garden
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
4 Caminho do MonteMachico strand
9 Rua do LeiriaSandy beach. Good for children.
Praia Formosa
Calheta Beach
Sandy beach
Santa Catarina Park
18 Av. Sá CarneiroChildren's play area and pond with ducks.
Walk along the promenade towards Camâra de Lobos or back into Funchal. Beautiful walk along the coast.
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Lido station
Walk along the promenade towards Camâra de Lobos or back into Funchal. Beautiful walk along the coast.
The most easterly point of the island with the possibility of walking to the end if you're feeling energetic. If not, it's a beautiful spot to take photos or go to a small beach rather hidden away.
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Ponta de São Lourenço
Estrada de São LourençoThe most easterly point of the island with the possibility of walking to the end if you're feeling energetic. If not, it's a beautiful spot to take photos or go to a small beach rather hidden away.
Drinks & Nightlife
A variety of restaurants and bars for daytime as well as night time. A superb atmosphere. Check out the painted doors here in the streets too!
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Zona Velha
1 Rua de Santa MariaA variety of restaurants and bars for daytime as well as night time. A superb atmosphere. Check out the painted doors here in the streets too!
Food Scene
Great location by the sea and good food!
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Restaurante Riso - Risottoria Del Mundo
274 Rua de Santa MariaGreat location by the sea and good food!
Restaurante Armazém do Sal
135 R. da AlfândegaLovely food and service
Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro
Rua da Ponta da CruzThe best for seafood.
Restaurante Do Forte
3 Tv. do ForteNice location.
Ristorante Pizzeria, Casa Itália I
Rua do GorgulhoGreat if you like an authentic style thin pizza.
Beef & Wines
60A Av. do InfanteGreat meat dishes.
Just about the closest pizzeria and very nice pizzas.
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Restaurante RATATOUILLE - FUNCHAL
2 R. da Ponte NovaJust about the closest pizzeria and very nice pizzas.
Arts & Culture
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Avenida ArriagaMuseu Quinta das Cruzes
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
21 R. do Bpo.