Funchal guidebook
Groceries and shopping
Buy groceries and other shopping items
15 min walk from apartment. Big grocery store, telecoms stores, fashion, fast foods
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forum Madeira
390 Estrada Monumental15 min walk from apartment. Big grocery store, telecoms stores, fashion, fast foods
Restaurants
All the good food close by
2 min walk from the apartment. Wonderful seafood.
You can also swim in the natural pools
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doca do Cavacas
66 Rua da Ponta da Cruz2 min walk from the apartment. Wonderful seafood.
You can also swim in the natural pools
2 min walk from us. Beachside food and drink
Relaxed poncha (local drink)
Lapas (local mussels seafood)
Prego (local steak sandwich)
Bolo do caco (local garlic bread)
Docas Café
Rua da Praia Formosa2 min walk from us. Beachside food and drink
Relaxed poncha (local drink)
Lapas (local mussels seafood)
Prego (local steak sandwich)
Bolo do caco (local garlic bread)
8min walk.Pastel de Nata is a local sweet tart that is delicious. You can also great great coffee, freshly squeezed juices and fresh breads
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VIANA confeitaria, padaria e cervejaria
456 Estrada Monumental8min walk.Pastel de Nata is a local sweet tart that is delicious. You can also great great coffee, freshly squeezed juices and fresh breads
Best Meat Restaurant on the Island
Traditional Meal called espetada
5km by car
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Santo António
n 656 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoBest Meat Restaurant on the Island
Traditional Meal called espetada
5km by car
Tradicional Restaurant
19 Rua do CabrestanteGood local food 5 min walk.
Big meals
Local cooking
Pizzeria Lume
Travessa dos PiornaisRelaxed Local Pizzeria
Sightseeing
Nice Beach promenade right in front of you on beach can take you two ways - 1. All the way to town along the beach. 2. Opposite way to Camara dos Lobos. Small fishing village with trendy bars
Promenade do Lido
Promenade do LidoNice Beach promenade right in front of you on beach can take you two ways - 1. All the way to town along the beach. 2. Opposite way to Camara dos Lobos. Small fishing village with trendy bars
Natural rock pools 2 min walk from the apartment
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscinas naturais
66 Rua da Ponta da CruzNatural rock pools 2 min walk from the apartment
10 min drive from apartment. Highest cliff peak in europe. Elevation: 580 m
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Girão
10 min drive from apartment. Highest cliff peak in europe. Elevation: 580 m
15 min walk along promenade. More natural pools, but close to this you can rent jet skis, water tubes etc
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Complejo de baño Lido
11 R. do Gorgulho15 min walk along promenade. More natural pools, but close to this you can rent jet skis, water tubes etc
Mercado de agricultores
10 min drive to town centre
Associação dos Carreiros do Monte
10 min drive into town. Fun tabaoggan experience
30 min walk along promenade.
Small fishing village with trendy bars and fresh seafood
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Câmara De Lobos
30 min walk along promenade.
Small fishing village with trendy bars and fresh seafood
Levada dos Piornais
Levada dos PiornaisVery close scenic walk
Old cathedral in town centre. City Bus takes you to town
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de Funchal
Rua do AljubeOld cathedral in town centre. City Bus takes you to town
ion the way to town from apartment. Beautiful gardens. Sometimes they have concerts in summer
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madeira Botanical Garden
ion the way to town from apartment. Beautiful gardens. Sometimes they have concerts in summer
VipDolphins Catamaran Whale Watching
Praça do PovoIn town centre
In town centre. Cristian Ronaldo Museum. Our local footballer
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CR7 Museum
Nº27 Av. Sá CarneiroIn town centre. Cristian Ronaldo Museum. Our local footballer
Cable car overlooking Funchal city. In town centre
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teleférico del Jardín Botánico
Cable car overlooking Funchal city. In town centre
Spica Yacht Trip
Ideal for sailing, diving, snorkeling or relaxing, sailing along the coast, or fulfilling that trip you have always dreamed with friends or family.
Marina do Funchal, 9000 Funchal, Portugal
Spica Yacht Trip
Ideal for sailing, diving, snorkeling or relaxing, sailing along the coast, or fulfilling that trip you have always dreamed with friends or family.
Social
10 minute drive to Old town. Cool bars and small themed restaurants. Check bars: Venda Velha, 23 Vintage Bar, Mini Eco Bar, Dash Cocktail Bar
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OLD TOWN BAR
6 Tv. das Torres10 minute drive to Old town. Cool bars and small themed restaurants. Check bars: Venda Velha, 23 Vintage Bar, Mini Eco Bar, Dash Cocktail Bar
Galáxia Skyfood | Skybar
Nr Avenida do Infante5km from apartment in town. Wonderful roof top bar for special occasions
Casino and night club. 10 min drive into town
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casino da Madeira
Avenida do InfanteCasino and night club. 10 min drive into town
Sightseeing Far Away
Best sightseeing on the island that would require day trip
Pico do Areeiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira Island's third highest peak. From the top, visitors can look down on the clouds on most days. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighboring island of Porto Santo, 48 km to the northeast.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PR1 Vereda do Areeiro
Pico do Areeiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira Island's third highest peak. From the top, visitors can look down on the clouds on most days. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighboring island of Porto Santo, 48 km to the northeast.
Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of the island of Madeira. It is inside the town of Caniçal and forms a part of the municipality of Machico. Its terrain are made up of rocks and herbaceous vegetation.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ponta de São Lourenço
Estrada de São LourençoPonta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of the island of Madeira. It is inside the town of Caniçal and forms a part of the municipality of Machico. Its terrain are made up of rocks and herbaceous vegetation.
PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes e Risco
15 ER110Consejos para la ciudad
Qué debes empacar
Confortable shoes to walk. Wind Jacket
Bring comfy shoes as there many walk trails.
Bring wind jacket as evenings can get cool sometimes even in summer. Sun can get hot even though temperatures seem lower than Europe so pack sunscreen for the summer months
Formas de ahorrar
Shuttle bus
Shuttle bus leaves from airport every 30 min and comes directly to our property (the stop is praia formosa). Only 5€ per adult
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Local buses and taxis
Buses are affordable - you can use Google maps and select the bus image to know exactly which bus to get on. Taxis are easy to use but can be expensive
No te pierdas
Glovo App (Like Uber Eats)
You can order food and groceries to your apartment with Glovo. It saves you going to supermarket for your quick fix.
Qué debes empacar
Beach towels and sunscreen
The apartment does not have beach towels so please bring some. Temperature is less than main Europe but it is still warm throughout the year
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Hop on hop off tourist bus.
Nice way to get around the main tourist attraction of Funchal in 1 day.