Wed, 3 Mar 2021

Funchal is the capital of Madeira Island. It is a city full of colors and movements with wonderful views.

Is Funchal Worth Visiting?

The answer is yes, Funchal is the vibrant capital of Madeira with several historic monuments, an abundance of colorful and exotic flora is apparent in the parks and gardens, amazing viewpoints, and its nearby beaches and swimming pools.

Top things to do in Funchal

• See the Fauna and Flora at Palheiro Gardens
• Experience Monte Cable car in the heights
• Delight yourself with the beauty of Monte tropical garden

• Search for the painted streets of Old Town
• Watch Madeira film experience
• Admire the view of Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint
• Do a tour of Blandy’s Wine Lodge and sample some Madeira wine
• Taste one Poncha or two
• Go on a Wicher toboggan ride

• Watch the sun go down from Barreirinha Bar Cafe
• Take a picnic at Santa Catarina Park
• Eat your own body weight in Pastel de Nata
• Get the bus out to Camara de Lobos
• Visit the market, Mercado dos Lavradores and taste our exotic fruits

• Stepp back to the Portuguese Age of Discovery and explore the Cathedral ''Sé''

Day trips from Funchal

• Go on one of the best guided tours of the WEST of the island on minibus or JEEP
• Check here all the jeep west tour itinerary and photos.
• Or of the EAST of the island on a minibus or JEEP
• Check here all the tours on land from Funchal
• Check here all the tours on the ocean from Funchal

How to get around Funchal

Most places in Funchal are walkable. To get further afield, the buses and the tours are great. You can get a rechargeable bus card from a GIRO machine; the easiest one to find is just by the cable car station. All the bus info is on the three main bus company sites: Horarios, SAM, and Rodoeste.

Best restaurants in Funchal

• Cantinho do Norte
• Hamburgueria do Mercado 
• Kampo by Julio Pereira
• Zarcos
• Marisqueira, o barqueiro
• Bar, o avô

Vegan options:

• MadCuba (vegan and vegetarian friendly)
• Prima Caju (vegetarian and vegan friendly)