Funchal, Madeira Island - Travel Guide -

Funchal City

" The village of Funchal was settled, to which the captain gave the name beacause it was a beautiful valley of unusual groves of trees, full of fennel (funcho) to the sea ... "

Gaspar Frutuoso, 16th cent

The municipality of Funchal, the name of the capital of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, is made up of ten parishes, Santa Maria Maior, Sé, São Pedro, Imaculado Coração de Maria, Santa Luzia, São Martinho, Santo António, São Roque, Monte and São Gonçalo. It is one of the oldest municipalities of the region, and it always affirmed itself as having the economic, social and cultural potential of a big city.

It was the first city created by the Portuguese in the Atlantic Ocean.

The city offers multiple leisure activities. One can visit its magnificent gardens, go shopping, get lost in its squares and picturesque streets with pavements of Portuguese mosaic stonework or simply enjoy the pleasant moments of rest in one of the esplanades of the central cafes. It is worth your while to get to know the various museums and city monuments.

Must-see Places

Palace of São Lourenço
Museum of Quinta das Cruzes
House-Museum of Frederico Freitas
Sugar Museum
Museum of Sacred Art
Museum of Embroidery
Story Centre
Monte
Botanical Garden

Patrimony

Funchal Catedral, built in the 16th century
St John the Baptist Church
Monte Church, where the tomb of Emperor Charles I of Austria is located, the site of one of the most famous religious festivals, the festival of Nossa Senhora do Monte on August 15th.

Festivals and Events

The municipality of Funchal is truly rich in cultural events, namely in regard to Carnival, with two Carnival processions, and the Flower Festival, with a parade various floats decorated with the most varied types of flowers and truly colourful arrangements.

New Year’s is something else that should be noted, with special attention to a spectacular fireworks display that can be watched from all the different areas of the capital city.

Council Areas

Quinta da Fonte

Quinta da Fonte, located half way between Funchal and Monte, dates back to 1850, and is prepared to accommodate up to 10 people. This Manor House, surrounded by gardens and tropical fruit trees, offer (...)

Rooms: 5
Beds: 10
Location: Imaculado Coração de Maria
2pax: 70€ / 90€

Quinta Devónia

This agricultural property is situated on the slopes of Funchal. The Levada dos Tornos, which stretches from Camacha to Monte and is excellent for walks, runs through it. Another important levada in t (...)

Rooms: 4
Beds: 8
Location: Funchal (Santa Maria Maior)
2pax: 72€ / 82€

Casa do Papagaio Verde

Casa do Papagaio is in perfect harmony with Mother Nature, the style of the decor, in its relationship with the surrounding environment and the intimacy with all its clients. With large rooms, all wit (...)

Rooms: 7
Beds: 16
Location: São Martinho
2pax: 59.9€ / 93€

Vila Marta

Welcome to the holiday home Vila Marta and feel like you were at your own home. If you wish to spend your holidays in a friendly family atmosphere, then come to Madeira the island of flowers and to Vi (...)

Rooms: 9
Beds: 27
Location: São Martinho
2pax: 51€

Quinta Mãe dos Homens

Quinta Mãe dos Homens Garden Village is a collection of self catering apartments situated in an exclusive private estate perched above the city centre of Funchal. Although it is only (...)

Rooms: 26
Beds: 51
Location: Funchal (Santa Maria Maior)
2pax: 60€ / 75€

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Quinta S.Lourenço

This estate is comprised of 1.200 metres square of open green space. Its tranquillity, pure fresh air and overwhelming natural beauty, with the ocean in the foreground, assures you of a relaxing holiday in direct contact with natur (...)

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