Guidebook for Funchal

Steve And Aisling
Steve And Aisling
Guidebook for Funchal

Parks & Nature

Nice, peaceful and just a couple of minutes walk from the building, During the weekends occasional free concerts are put on here such as ballet and jazz. Great Spot
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Miejski Ogród Funchal
11 R. Ivens
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Nice, peaceful and just a couple of minutes walk from the building, During the weekends occasional free concerts are put on here such as ballet and jazz. Great Spot
If you are new to Levada walking this is my pick as the best one to do, Easy, great views and very accessible.
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Levada dos Maroços
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If you are new to Levada walking this is my pick as the best one to do, Easy, great views and very accessible.
Iconic place in Madeiran culture, cheap to enter but has a huge sea water pool, loungers, access to the sea, cafes and changing rooms, Easily spend a day here and head to the many restaurants in the area for dinner
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Kompleks kąpielowy Lido
11 R. do Gorgulho
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Iconic place in Madeiran culture, cheap to enter but has a huge sea water pool, loungers, access to the sea, cafes and changing rooms, Easily spend a day here and head to the many restaurants in the area for dinner

Sightseeing

See how Funchal used to be in the Old Funchal Quarter, Great restaurants, bars, narrow streets and the famous painted doors
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Zona Velha
1 Rua de Santa Maria
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See how Funchal used to be in the Old Funchal Quarter, Great restaurants, bars, narrow streets and the famous painted doors
A must do as one of the highest spots on the island to just appreciate the vastness of the mountains and sit above the clouds. TIP: I recommend going early morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the bigger crowds, Sit up on the height marker and just take it all in.
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PR1 Vereda do Areeiro
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A must do as one of the highest spots on the island to just appreciate the vastness of the mountains and sit above the clouds. TIP: I recommend going early morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the bigger crowds, Sit up on the height marker and just take it all in.

Getting Around

Most of the public buses for funchal and beyond leave from various spots along this road.
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Avenida Do Mar
Avenida Do Mar
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Most of the public buses for funchal and beyond leave from various spots along this road.

Essentials

Has basically everything you could need. Every Monday this supermarket changes it's promotions and places them on the first aisle in front of the entrance great place to find the best deals
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Pingo Doce
C. C Entrada Principal
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Has basically everything you could need. Every Monday this supermarket changes it's promotions and places them on the first aisle in front of the entrance great place to find the best deals

Food Scene

Espetadas can get tiring and I love indian food! This place has in my opinion some of the best I've tried anywhere in the world. Very reasonably priced, nice staff, fresh and very tasty.
Indian Palace
197 Estrada Monumental
Espetadas can get tiring and I love indian food! This place has in my opinion some of the best I've tried anywhere in the world. Very reasonably priced, nice staff, fresh and very tasty.
Great simple local food, reasonable price and you'll know as soon as you walk in that this place is not a tourist trap and that's the best bit
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Restaurante Londres
64 A Rua da Carreira
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Great simple local food, reasonable price and you'll know as soon as you walk in that this place is not a tourist trap and that's the best bit
Let the local crowds speak for themselves, this place is really popular with the locals, Well priced and great food, best bit is it's just a few steps from the front door!
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Adega Típica Do Funchal
3 R. das Pretas
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Let the local crowds speak for themselves, this place is really popular with the locals, Well priced and great food, best bit is it's just a few steps from the front door!

Drinks & Nightlife

Best Mojito on the Island and some awesome cocktail mixing skills to match, Check this place out if you want to be amazed not just by the drinks but flair cocktail making is not to be missed, Fire breathing, Bottles spinning through the air and great music. A must do!
Flair Spot Bar
112 Rua de Santa Maria
Best Mojito on the Island and some awesome cocktail mixing skills to match, Check this place out if you want to be amazed not just by the drinks but flair cocktail making is not to be missed, Fire breathing, Bottles spinning through the air and great music. A must do!
Legs Eleven Coffee Co. Specialty Coffee Shop
84 R. das Pretas