Old Town Funchal Travel Guide
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Visit Old Town Funchal
Popular places to visit
Funchal Farmers Market
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Funchal-Monte Teleferico
You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Fort of Sao Tiago
After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
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Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
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Saccharum Resort
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Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
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Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
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Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal
Sao Pedro
Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.
Imaculado Coracao de Maria
Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.
São Roque
São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.
Santana
Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Estrela da Calheta
Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Funchal Farmers Market
- CR7 Museum
- Madeira Botanical Garden
- Town Square
- Seixal Beach
- Cabo Girao
- Ponta Do Sol Beach
- Palmeiras Beach
- Pico do Ariero
- Formosa Beach
- Machico Beach
- Pico Ruivo
- Madeira Stadium
- Palheiro Gardens
- Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station
- Fanal Protected Area
- Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
- Reis Magos Beach
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