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1. visitmadeira.com › an-afternoon-exploring-funchalAn afternoon exploring Funchal - Visit Madeira | Madeira ...

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   4 days ago · This 18th-century fort provides beautiful views over the city and ocean, and we discovered that its main purpose was to defend Funchal from the pirates’ attacks, which happened often in Madeira. At this time, the ocean was transforming into a sea of sparkling diamonds as the golden sunlight reflected on its surface.

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3. city-sightseeing.com › en › 78Hop-On Hop-Off Funchal Bus Tour - All Routes - City Sightseeing

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   5 days ago · Access to our red and blue bus routes around stunning Funchal and its surroundings; 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 360-degree panoramic views of Funchal & Madeira; Audio guide to learn all about Funchal's history and culture

4. www.madeira-web.com › by-sea › funchal-portPort of Funchal International Cruise Terminal - Madeira Island

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   1 day ago · Madeira-Web. Discover. Travel Info. Getting Here. By Sea. Funchal Port. Port of Funchal. Historically, the Port of Funchal exists since the end of the 19th century, although the construction of the modern port infrastructure itself was completed only at the beginning of the 21st century.

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   Why is Funchal port important?

   • Due to the strategic geographical position of Madeira, in the centre of the Atlantic Ocean, near the Canaries and North Africa, until World War II Funchal Port was a stopover point for large ships, which used to stop here during their routes between Europe and the American and African continents.

   Port of Funchal International Cruise Terminal - Madeira Island

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   When did Funchal become a port?

   • Historically, the Port of Funchal exists since the end of the 19th century, although the construction of the modern port infrastructure itself was completed only at the beginning of the 21st century.

   Port of Funchal International Cruise Terminal - Madeira Island

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   What to do in Funchal?

   • Hop on and get ready to see all of Funchal's attractions from up high! First up is Praça do Povo, a huge open spaced recreational area filled with palm trees and places to sit and watch the world go by. Those with a head for heights who wish to take advantage of spectacular views of the city should ride the cable car, also known as the Teleférico.

   Hop-On Hop-Off Funchal Bus Tour - All Routes - City Sightseeing

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   Where is the Botanical Garden in Funchal?

   • Located 3 km from the centre of Funchal, at Quinta do Bom Sucesso – a private Quinta belonging to the Reid’s family – where the climate conditions are much in favour of exuberant vegetation. With about 35,000 m 2, the Botanical Garden boasts harmonious forms, contrasting colours and more than 2000 exotic plants.

   The Botanical Gardens - Madeira island

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6. sharinghorizons.com › funchal-capital-of-madeiraFunchal, Capital of Madeira, Portugal - Sharing Horizons

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   4 days ago · Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal‘s Autonomous Region of Madeira. The city has a population of 105,795 which is half the total population of Madeira. It is the sixth largest city in Portugal and one of its main tourist attractions. The island was settled by the Portuguese in 1424.

7. www.madeira-web.com › en › placesThe Botanical Gardens - Madeira island

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   3 days ago · Funchal. Gardens & Parks. Botanical Gardens. Since the 17 th century Madeira Island had been waiting for a botanical garden, a dream that came true in 1960. Located 3 km from the centre of Funchal, at Quinta do Bom Sucesso – a private Quinta belonging to the Reid’s family – where the climate conditions are much in favour of exuberant vegetation.

8. www.marvellousmadeira.com › how-many-daysHow many days do you need in Madeira?

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   3 days ago · 1 day to explore the capital, Funchal; 1 day for the east of the island (such as with this tour) 1 day for sightseeing in the west (like with this “best of the west” tour). You may wonder if 3 days in Madeira is too short, and to be perfectly honest, it is quite short. We only suggest this if, say, you only have a long weekend break ...

9. www.madeira-web.com › en › placesMonte Palace Tropical Garden - Madeira Island

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   3 days ago · Madeira-Web. Places. Funchal. Gardens & Parks. Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Open to the public since 1991 this masterpiece located in Monte was put together by José Berardo and includes one of the most important tile collections in Portugal.