Madeira guidebook by Ligia and Emma
Food scene
Loft Brunch e Cocktails
Estrada MonumentalBest brunch on the island
Three House Hotel
2 Rua Brigadeiro OudinotCocktails and snacks
Taberna Madeira
25 Tv. do PimentaExcellent dinner spot with traditional food
kampo
74 R. do SabãoAmazing upper class restaurant for fine dining
Restaurante Beer Garden
462 Estrada MonumentalExcellent picado - typical Madeiran meat dish
Nice views (especially at night) with good typical food and drink
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
Beerhouse
Avenida Do MarNice views (especially at night) with good typical food and drink
Papa Manuel do Lido IV
Promenade do LidoPizza! Get the Papa Manuel special
Restaurant linked to the meat restaurant next door. They can pick you up and drop you back off at your accommodation if you call: 291 09 99 09
16 polecane przez mieszkańców
Restaurante Vila Do Peixe
30A R. Dr. João Abel de FreitasRestaurant linked to the meat restaurant next door. They can pick you up and drop you back off at your accommodation if you call: 291 09 99 09
Great dinner restaurant with large servings and quality food
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Chalet Vicente Restaurante
Great dinner restaurant with large servings and quality food
Restaurante Londres
64 A Rua da CarreiraA local favourite for cheap, traditional dishes.
Some of the best pastries on the island
24 polecane przez mieszkańców
VIANA confeitaria, padaria e cervejaria
456 Estrada MonumentalSome of the best pastries on the island
Confeitaria
28 Av. do InfantePastries and coffee for breakfast
Café Restaurante Gruta
Avenida Sá CarneiroThe unique experience of eating in a cave
Restaurante Armazém do Sal
135 R. da AlfândegaSteak!!!
Restaurante Quinta Do Furão
nº 6 Estrada da Quinta do FurãoBeautiful restaurant in Santana
Onda Azul Restaurant
3 Av. D. Manuel IGreat food in Calheta
PORTALIANO
2B R. de São FranciscoPortuguese-Italian fusion
Hotel Caju
112 Rua da CarreiraGood breakfast
In Monte botanical gardens so you'll have to buy a ticket to enter the gardens. Take the cable cars from Zona Velha up to the gardens and catch a toboggan down!
Greenhouse Coffee Roaster
In Monte botanical gardens so you'll have to buy a ticket to enter the gardens. Take the cable cars from Zona Velha up to the gardens and catch a toboggan down!
il Vivaldi
2 R. Conselheiro José Silvestre RibeiroHigh class food. Check 'The Fork' for discounts!
La Vaca Negra
12 R. Velha da AjudaGreat Argentinian meat
LYFE - CC La Vie Funchal
004 Rua Dr. Brito CâmaraHealthy fast food
Fabulous coffee roasters with excellent coffee, breakfast, lunches and pastries
Gato Legal Coffee Roastery
Fabulous coffee roasters with excellent coffee, breakfast, lunches and pastries
XS Cafe
2 R. da IgrejaGreat coffee and sandwiches/cakes
MANIFATTURA DI GELATO
Excellent Italian restaurant
Buddha & Sakura, Calheta
Japanese and Indian food available here, also for takeout
Restaurante O Forno
Good food in Ponta do Pargo
As Fontes do Horácio
Traditional Portuguese food
Poncha do Lombo doutor
Some of the best poncha and chicken wings you can find on the island
Art Food Corner Madeira
20 Rua D. Carlos IGreat speciality coffee in the old town
num num bar
Good speciality coffee
Three House Hotel
2 Rua Brigadeiro OudinotGood coffee, cocktails and food
Taberna do Capitão
Great quality traditional food
TERRA - Food Concept
Upmarket international food. Excellent quality.
Terreiro Concept
107 Rùa Imperatriz D AmeliaUpmarket lunch in the Savoy hotel gardens
Restaurante O Farolim
N°311 ER101Traditional food
Good lunch or dinner. Prato do dia (dish of the day) always excellent and good value.
8 polecane przez mieszkańców
Steak &Sun
Rua Doutor João Augusto TeixeiraGood lunch or dinner. Prato do dia (dish of the day) always excellent and good value.
The Old Pharmacy
Rua Doutor João Augusto TeixeiraGood breakfasts and lunch menu
UauCacau
11 R. Q.BaixoMadeiran artisan chocolates. Try the Madeira wine one!
Fabrica Santo Antonio
27-29 9000-079 Tv. do FornoTraditional biscuits
Land Food & Coffee
Fabulous speciality coffee and brunch
Restaurante Santo António
n 656 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoExcellent espetada
Essência do Atlântico
Traditional food. Wonderful fillet mignon!
O Lagar
478 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoTraditional food with dancing
Supermarket
Plano D - Mercearia Dietética
5 R. das HortasHealthy lunch menu and health food shop
Pingo Doce
C. C Entrada PrincipalSupermarket
Continente Modelo Seminário
9 R. do SeminárioSupermarket
Celeiro
15 R. do AljubeHealth food supermarket with lunch
Pingo Doce Super Calheta
Grocery store in Calheta
Neighborhoods
Street in the old town with painted doors, little boutiques and nice restaurants and bars
Rua de Santa Maria
Rua de Santa MariaStreet in the old town with painted doors, little boutiques and nice restaurants and bars
Praça do Carmo
Praça do CarmoGreat for a morning coffee in Confeitaria cafe.
Calheta
Lovely sandy beach protected from the waves
A lovely walk on the promenade and stop off for a poncha at the bar overlooking the sea
6 polecane przez mieszkańców
Plaża Madalena do Mar
A lovely walk on the promenade and stop off for a poncha at the bar overlooking the sea
A lovely short and flat walk on a sunny day with a bar to stop for a drink along the way.
Jardim do Mar - Centro
A lovely short and flat walk on a sunny day with a bar to stop for a drink along the way.
Pools
Piscinas naturais
66 Rua da Ponta da CruzNatural pools to swim in
Kompleks kąpielowy Lido
11 R. do GorgulhoBiggest public outdoor pool
Nice small bathing complex with access into the sea
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
Complexo Balnear Barreirinha
281 Rua de Santa MariaNice small bathing complex with access into the sea
Bars
Dash Cocktail Bar
1B R. da AlfândegaCocktail bar - one of the best!
Venda Velha
170 Rua de Santa MariaOne of the best places to try poncha
Hole in One
238 A Estrada MonumentalA great pub with music
Madeira Rum House
19C R. Portão de São TiagoGreat rum made on the island
Mini Eco Bar
Drinks and music
The Vine Hotel
27 R. dos AranhasGreat view & rooftop bar.
Pukiki
77 R. das FurnasGreat Hawaiian inspired cocktails
Rei da Poncha
147 Rampa do CidrãoGood atmosphere to have a poncha
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do SocorroVery popular bar with locals
Rooftop bar with great cocktails (on the pricier side as a 5 star hotel).
Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa
Rooftop bar with great cocktails (on the pricier side as a 5 star hotel).
Porady dla podróżnych
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Hit the Road Jeep Tours
The best jeep tours and lavada walks on the island. Visit their website/instagram/youtube channel to see what they're about.
Zarezerwuj, zanim wyruszysz
Hit the Road Jeep Tours
The best off-the-beaten-track jeep tours to the most hidden spots on the island as well as levada walks. A must-do! Visit their website/instagram/youtube channel to see what they're about.
Przydatne zwroty
Saying hello
Bom dia - Good morning/day
Boa tarde - Good afternoon
Boa noite - Good evening/night
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Saying thank you
If you are a man: Obrigado /obriGADO/
If you are a woman: Obrigada /obriGADA/
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Saying please:
Se fas favor /SUH fash fa-VUR/ (formal)
Por favor /POOR fa-VUR/ (informal)
Poruszanie się po okolicy
We recommended exploring Funchal on foot
If you are in the centre of Funchal everything is within walking distance.