Travel guide · Madeira

Best Places to Visit in Funchal

Madeira's amphitheatre capital rises straight from the Atlantic into cloud-forest peaks. Base yourself here for the levada walks, black-sand coves and one of Europe's best year-round climates.

Neighbourhoods to know

Zona Velha

The old town's painted doors, poncha bars and Mercado dos Lavradores.

Sé & Baixa

The cathedral, main shopping streets and the Blandy's wine lodge.

Monte

Ride the cable car up, tour the tropical gardens, toboggan back down.

Top things to do

  1. 1.Cable car + wicker toboggan run at Monte
  2. 2.PR 1 Vereda do Areeiro hike (weather-dependent)
  3. 3.Mercado dos Lavradores at opening
  4. 4.Câmara de Lobos harbour and Cabo Girão skywalk
  5. 5.Poncha and espetada at a tasca in Câmara de Lobos

Local tips

  • Rent a car for one or two days to reach the north coast and levadas.
  • The airport bus (Aerobus) drops you along the Funchal seafront.
  • August fireworks light the whole bay — book accommodation months ahead.

Where to eat, sleep and go in Funchal

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