- 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.
- S.S. Funchal was built for the Lisbon-Azores-Madeira service and was operated by “Empresa Insulana de Navegacao” of Lisbon.
- 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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- 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, city and capital of the região autónoma (autonomous region) of the Madeira Islands of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean.
- Funchal is served by highway ER101 which runs along the coast. An easy way to get to the city centre by car is to take exit 11 and head downhill towards Funchal.
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- The view of Funchal is magnificent, with its crooked streets that go down the mountain side, and in front of the blue sea.
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