- Built in the beginning of the 16th century, at the peak of the Portuguese explorers’ era, Funchal Cathedral is a symbol of power and prosperity.
- Venture farther out to sea on a dolphin- and whale-watching trip or take a boat cruise along the coast. As Madeira’s capital city, Funchal has good transportation links.
- You're Going to Love Funchal. With a population of 100,847, Funchal is the largest city in Madeira, Portugal by the number of inhabitants.
- Funchal, city and capital of the região autónoma (autonomous region) of the Madeira Islands of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean.
- On these occasions, from the right side of the plane, the approach reveals the broad slope on which, over the centuries, Funchal has been extended.
- With a prime location in the amphitheater of Funchal, the village of Monte, located about 9 km from the center. and 550 m above sea level is undoubtedly one…
- Funchal is in a valley. It has even temperatures all year round. There is a rainier and slightly cooler season from October through March.
- For visitors who have already frequented many key destinations in Portugal and still can’t get enough of it, Funchal on the island of Madeira is a great place to visit.
- We have one of the best sightings records in Funchal thanks to our spotters from land monitoring the ocean and directing the boat to the dolphins and whales.
- Funchal is the capital of Madeira and lies on the island’s south coast. ... In fact, Funchal has much of what could be thought of as the essence of Madeira.