Guidebook for Funchal
Drinks & Nightlife
The White House
62A R. da Casa BrancaA lively pub to unwind and have a drink.
Vespas
7 Av. Sá CarneiroHave some fun and dance the night away
Food Scene
Restaurante Beer Garden
462 Estrada MonumentalBest Piccado in town
Best place to have the local fish the traditional way
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Aquarium ~ Restaurante
Rua da Pedra d'EiraBest place to have the local fish the traditional way
Get connected with the locals and purchase some fresh produce straight from the market.
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Mercado station
Get connected with the locals and purchase some fresh produce straight from the market.
Shopping
Forum Madeira
390 Estrada MonumentalWalking distance and open till 11 pm
Sightseeing
Just the history in the buildings and the narrow roads that will lead you to undiscovered shops with the most beautiful treasures.
Funchal Carvalhal Old Town
18 Travessa do Conde de CarvalhalJust the history in the buildings and the narrow roads that will lead you to undiscovered shops with the most beautiful treasures.
most beautiful views from the top of the pico, and if you are there at the right time you might find the best chicken spot in town. affordable and great to eat.
Pico da Torre
most beautiful views from the top of the pico, and if you are there at the right time you might find the best chicken spot in town. affordable and great to eat.
Brazil, Portugal and most of the Portuguese speaking countries have their own Cristo Rei, a statue that they erected to thank God for keeping them out of the world war. while you there you can also take the cable car down to the small and secluded little place to have a meal and admire the beautiful view.
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Cristo Rei
Estrada do Cristo ReiBrazil, Portugal and most of the Portuguese speaking countries have their own Cristo Rei, a statue that they erected to thank God for keeping them out of the world war. while you there you can also take the cable car down to the small and secluded little place to have a meal and admire the beautiful view.
Parks & Nature
Good views but a hard work for the no to active person. Breath taking views. Do not go without a tour guide booking at local tourist offices in and around Funchal.
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PR1 Vereda do Areeiro
Good views but a hard work for the no to active person. Breath taking views. Do not go without a tour guide booking at local tourist offices in and around Funchal.
Beautiful views and good walk with great reward at the bottom of the trail. Take your swimwear with as well as a lunch box, a must see. not to hard to walk, but be warned that it is a bit hilly.
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Ponta ta 'San Lawrenz
Estrada de São LourençoBeautiful views and good walk with great reward at the bottom of the trail. Take your swimwear with as well as a lunch box, a must see. not to hard to walk, but be warned that it is a bit hilly.
Essentials
Pingo Doce
318 Estrada MonumentalWalking distance from apartment
Getting Around
the public transportation is very easy and takes you where you would like to go. The service runs from 6am to 12pm daily with 15 min waiting max between the pick us. the bus drivers are very helpful. Best and economic way to go around.
Bus Ticket Office
Rua Artur de Sousa "Pinga"the public transportation is very easy and takes you where you would like to go. The service runs from 6am to 12pm daily with 15 min waiting max between the pick us. the bus drivers are very helpful. Best and economic way to go around.