Funchal is where most of Madeira begins: a working harbour, the old town's cobbled lanes, sea-front gardens and some of the island's best tables. Below is the short version — the places we'd actually send a friend to, the food worth the walk, and the trips you can book in a couple of taps.
See & do
Things to see & do in Funchal
Eat & drink
Where to eat in Funchal
Map
Funchal on the map
Experiences
Tours to book from Funchal
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Plan
One perfect day in Funchal
Our local 1-day route — wander, eat, ride, watch the sunset.
Mercado dos Lavradores & the Old Town
Start at the farmers' market for exotic fruit and fish, then lose yourself in the painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria.
Lunch by the sea
Fresh espada with banana or a tuna steak at a seafront table — a few of our picks are in the restaurants above.
Monte cable car & gardens
Ride up to Monte, wander the Tropical Garden, then take the famous wicker toboggan back down towards town.
Sunset & dinner at the marina
Watch the light drop over the bay from the marina, then dinner and the city lights coming on along Avenida do Mar.
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