• Or perhaps you even wonder if Funchal is worth a visit? Well, our clear answer is YES, spend at least 1 day visiting Funchal if not more…
  • Located on a large slope facing the Atlantic and shaped like a natural amphitheatre, Funchal is Madeira’s largest tourist, commercial and cultural centre.
  • There are two stages to an evening out in Funchal, one is the bars and clubs that operate between midnight and 4am, and the other is the 4am to 7am clubs.
  • Across the Atlantic Ocean, on an island archipelago belonging to Portugal, is the stunning paradise that is Madeira, and its capital city Funchal.
  • During the second half of the XV century, the sugar industry expanded significantly along the southern coast, making Funchal its most important centre.
  • Getting to Funchal. There are direct flights from Lisbon (1:50h) and Porto (2:10h), while the flights from Faro have a stopover, usually in Lisbon.
  • 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.
  • Kilise, Monte Tepesi üzerinde bulunuyor, 16. yüzyılda yapılmış ve 18. yüzyılda restore edilmiş. Bu tepe üzerinden Funchal manzarası gerçekten müthiş görünüyor.
  • And Funchal's flavours. You must absolutely drink ”poncha” and taste the famous sweets made from fennel (funcho), which gave its name to the city!