This is how holiday rental owners described Funchal
Funchal is the capital of Madeira Archipelago and it is located on the south coast, lying on inside an amphitheater-shaped valley, with gentle slopes beginning on the coast and rising to 1200 metres.
The name “Funchal” is due to the abundance of “funcho”, meaning fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) found here by ...
show more the discoveres of Madeira Island in 1419.
Funchal houses approximately 150 000 inhabitants divided by several parishes (Imaculado Coração de Maria; Monte; Santa Luzia; Santa Maria Maior; Santo António; São Gonçalo; São Martinho; São Pedro; São Roque und Sé).
MUSEUMS:
-Quinta das Cruzes; Frederico de Freitas; Sacred Art; Madeira Story Centre; Sugar; Contemporary Art (in Fort of São Tiago); Photografia Vicentes; Wine; Núcleo; Museológico do IVBAM …
CHURCHES:
-Sé do Funchal (Cathedral); Colégio dos Jesuítas/São João Evangelista; Convent and Church of Santa Clara; English Church; NªSªdo Monte (in Monte) …
GARDENS/PARKS:
- Park Santa Catarina; Municipality Garden; Orchids Garden; Jardins do Imperador (in Monte); Municpality Park of Monte; Tropical Monte Palace Garden (in Monte); Botanical Garden (in Bom Sucesso) …
OTHERS PLACES OF INTEREST:
- Market; Town Hall; Palace of the Regional Government; Regional Legislative Assembly; Custom House; Fortress/Palace of São Lourenço; Fortress of Pico/São João Baptista; Quinta Vigia (Official Residence of Regional Government); Fortress of São Tiago (Modern/Contemporary Art Museum); Municipality Theatre of Baltazar Dias; Marina; Casino; Cable Car Funchal/Monte; Cable Car Monte/Jardim Botânico; Belvedere of Pico dos Barcelos …
BATHING AREAS:
-Praia Formosa; Doca do Cavacas (Poças do Gomes); Ponta Gorda; Lido; Gorgulho; Barreirinha; São Tiago.
FESTIVITIES:
-Carnical Festival
-Flower Festival - after Easter, in Spring Season
-Atlantic Festival - every Saturday’s June
-Feast of Monte (In Monte) - 14th and 15th August
-Madeira Wine Festival – September
-Christmas and New Year’s Eve - December
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OTHERS FACILITIES:
-Restaurants; Bars; Snack-bars; Discos; Health Center; Chemit’s; Hospital; Taxis; Shops; Souvenir shops; Supermarkets/markets; Shoopings Centres; Bookshops; Libraries; Banks; Tourism office; Petrol Station ...
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The name “Funchal” is due to the abundance of “funcho”, meaning fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) found here by ...
show more the discoveres of Madeira Island in 1419.
Funchal houses approximately 150 000 inhabitants divided by several parishes (Imaculado Coração de Maria; Monte; Santa Luzia; Santa Maria Maior; Santo António; São Gonçalo; São Martinho; São Pedro; São Roque und Sé).
MUSEUMS:
-Quinta das Cruzes; Frederico de Freitas; Sacred Art; Madeira Story Centre; Sugar; Contemporary Art (in Fort of São Tiago); Photografia Vicentes; Wine; Núcleo; Museológico do IVBAM …
CHURCHES:
-Sé do Funchal (Cathedral); Colégio dos Jesuítas/São João Evangelista; Convent and Church of Santa Clara; English Church; NªSªdo Monte (in Monte) …
GARDENS/PARKS:
- Park Santa Catarina; Municipality Garden; Orchids Garden; Jardins do Imperador (in Monte); Municpality Park of Monte; Tropical Monte Palace Garden (in Monte); Botanical Garden (in Bom Sucesso) …
OTHERS PLACES OF INTEREST:
- Market; Town Hall; Palace of the Regional Government; Regional Legislative Assembly; Custom House; Fortress/Palace of São Lourenço; Fortress of Pico/São João Baptista; Quinta Vigia (Official Residence of Regional Government); Fortress of São Tiago (Modern/Contemporary Art Museum); Municipality Theatre of Baltazar Dias; Marina; Casino; Cable Car Funchal/Monte; Cable Car Monte/Jardim Botânico; Belvedere of Pico dos Barcelos …
BATHING AREAS:
-Praia Formosa; Doca do Cavacas (Poças do Gomes); Ponta Gorda; Lido; Gorgulho; Barreirinha; São Tiago.
FESTIVITIES:
-Carnical Festival
-Flower Festival - after Easter, in Spring Season
-Atlantic Festival - every Saturday’s June
-Feast of Monte (In Monte) - 14th and 15th August
-Madeira Wine Festival – September
-Christmas and New Year’s Eve - December
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OTHERS FACILITIES:
-Restaurants; Bars; Snack-bars; Discos; Health Center; Chemit’s; Hospital; Taxis; Shops; Souvenir shops; Supermarkets/markets; Shoopings Centres; Bookshops; Libraries; Banks; Tourism office; Petrol Station ...
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source: Planeta Azul Viagens e Turismo Lda.
In the Old Town also you can visit the Historical Centre of Madeira Museum and other interesting museums in Funchal. Particularly of interest are the wine museums and tasting parlours of major Madeiran wine companies. From the Old Town you also can take the cable car to the beautiful gardens
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show more of Jardim Botânico and Monte, though it is a short and lovely walk to the Jardim Botanico. Should you walk to the old city (recommended) you will come first to the famous fish, fruit and flower market of the “Mercado dos Lavradores”.
Madeira is famous for its lush vegetation, with all varieties of plants and flowers and its sub-tropical gardens. The Laurisilva forests of Madeira have been declared a World Heritage Monument. Here there are also many exciting and gorgeous Levada walks. There are two championship golf courses. Also there is ocean swimming, sailing, game fishing, etc.,in addition to the marina in Funchal with modern basins for yachts and motor boats.
Although the coast is dominated by cliffs, there is access to the ocean. Approximately 15m by car is the protected bay of Machico, with its fine golden sand beach good for swimming with children, and the natural refuge of the Desertas Islands are but a brief commercial boat ride away.
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show more of Jardim Botânico and Monte, though it is a short and lovely walk to the Jardim Botanico. Should you walk to the old city (recommended) you will come first to the famous fish, fruit and flower market of the “Mercado dos Lavradores”.
Madeira is famous for its lush vegetation, with all varieties of plants and flowers and its sub-tropical gardens. The Laurisilva forests of Madeira have been declared a World Heritage Monument. Here there are also many exciting and gorgeous Levada walks. There are two championship golf courses. Also there is ocean swimming, sailing, game fishing, etc.,in addition to the marina in Funchal with modern basins for yachts and motor boats.
Although the coast is dominated by cliffs, there is access to the ocean. Approximately 15m by car is the protected bay of Machico, with its fine golden sand beach good for swimming with children, and the natural refuge of the Desertas Islands are but a brief commercial boat ride away.
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source: Chaves
Photos of the town
Neighbouring holiday resorts Funchal
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Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 8 persons
Approx. 1280 m², 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Internet, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, parking area, private pool -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 8 persons
Approx. 250 m², 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Complete Wifi coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 2 km, sea approx. 3 km, private pool -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 8 persons
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Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 2 persons
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Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons
Approx. 95 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Complete Wifi coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 3 km, sea approx. 2 km, sea/lake view, communal swimming pool -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 175 m², 3 bedrooms, pets not allowed, TV, Internet, washing machine, dishwasher, private pool -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 280 m², 3 bedrooms, pets not allowed, TV, Internet, washing machine, dishwasher, private pool -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday home for max. 7 persons
Approx. 160 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (on request), cable TV, Complete Wifi coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 2 km, private pool -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons
Approx. 140 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Internet, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, parking area, sea view -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons
Approx. 79 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Internet, washing machine, non-smoking property -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, cable TV, Complete Wifi coverage, washing machine, dishwasher -
Funchal, Madeira (Funchal and the surrounding area)
Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Approx. 75 m², 2 bedrooms, pets not allowed, TV, Internet, washing machine
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