- 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.
- The following year, the military architect Mateus Fernandes III was sent to Funchal in order to completely modify the defensive system of the city.
- It’s also the busiest part of the island with yellow buses, street cafes and shoppers from outside Funchal packing the streets from morning until sundown.
- Located on a large slope facing the Atlantic and shaped like a natural amphitheatre, Funchal is Madeira’s largest tourist, commercial and cultural centre.
- Planning to visit Funchal? Discover how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more, in the best guide to Funchal, from KAYAK.
- 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.
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- Funchal is the capital of the Autonomous region of Madeira, located on the southern coast between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos.
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- 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.