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Experiencing the City. From historical monuments to museums, restaurants with flavour and knowledge, multiple leisure spaces, tropical gardens and beaches, stunning viewpoints and a lively cultural agenda, if you're looking for things to do in Funchal, you will find a wide range of places to discover and experiences to live.
Apr 7, 2024 · 16. Get into the football craze at Estádio do Marítimo stadium. Source: Photo by user MiguelCMuela used under CC BY-SA 4.0. A multi-purpose stadium in Funchal, Estádio do Marítimo is used mostly now for football matches and can hold up to 8,922 people.
Funchal. Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laidback city became a fixture on the global scene thanks to Madeiran sugar, nicknamed "white gold.”. Today, Funchal is known for its gorgeous weather, local wine, and pretty handicrafts.
Feb 1, 2024 · 9. Risk your life on the bus to Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns) – one of the best things to do in Funchal for a day trip. My favourite day trip from Funchal has got to be Curral das Freiras: the Valley of the Nuns. The bus journey there is an experience in itself.
Jul 8, 2020 · Discover Funchal on Madeira! Rúben Freitas will show you his home town on the Portuguese island. From the old town with its market hall, Rúben takes you to t...
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Funchal's 16th-century cathedral once oversaw the world's largest diocese – all of Portugal’s overseas territories from Madeira to Brazil to Angola – and… Praia Formosa Funchal
Funchal – Europe’s most picturesque and cleanest capital. The Funchal city of today is very different from its fennel growing, pirate days of old. It is in fact a modern, cosmopolitan, rejuvenated city, well known for its many top class restaurants, stunning new 4 & 5-star hotels, warm all year round climate, incomparable natural beauty and ...
