• 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…
  • 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.
  • Located on a large slope facing the Atlantic and shaped like a natural amphitheatre, Funchal is Madeira’s largest tourist, commercial and cultural centre.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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  • 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!