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The capital of Madeira is a destination you can visit any time of the year as it has a very pleasant subtropical climate throughout the year. Funchal has spectacular corners on the coast that attract more tourists every year, what are you waiting for?
The Rua de Santa Maria is the main street of the city and the liveliest. It’s full of shops and restaurants and is a good option to have the first contact with Funchal.
If you go to the beach area, you will reach Avenida do Mar, the promenade. There you will also find the Fort of Santiago, a building that was once a fortress and attracts all the attention for its yellow color.
The Funchal Cathedral is another mandatory stop, it’s one of the few buildings that survived from the time of the Portuguese colony. If you want to have the best view of the city, it’s necessary to climb to Monte, but don’t worry, you can do it by cable car. During the trip you can photograph the impressive landscape and, once above, you will find the Monte Tropical Garden and the Church of Our Lady of Monte de Funchal. To go back down to the city, you can do it again by cable car or down the slopes of Funchal in carreiros, some wicker cars pushed by two people. It is a very old tradition in Funchal and, of course, a fun adventure you can do with your children.
Another of the most popular activities in the area is whale watching. There are several boats that leave every day to see whales and other marine animals. Funchal also has very interesting hiking trails for those who prefer to enjoy nature.
If you have time, there are some highly recommended excursions around Funchal. For example, the town of Santana, with its traditional colored houses or the area of Porto Moniz, famous for its natural pools.
Don’t forget that we can transfer you from Madeira Airport (FNC) to your accommodation. Start your holidays smiling!
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