Old Town Funchal Travel Guide
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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.
CR7 Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at CR7 Museum during your trip to Sé. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Madeira Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Madeira Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Town Square
Learn about the local history of Sé when you spend time at Town Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Monte Palace Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Monte Palace Gardens, a lovely green space in Monte. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
You can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Forum Madeira during your trip to São Martinho. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
Top hotels in Old Town Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Staff were great. Breakfast was good. Loved the rooftop terrace. Get a sea view room as it’s so good to enjoy sunshine all day and watch the cruise ships sailing in and out. The location of the hotel is the best. Right on the waterfront and the restaurants in the old town are on your doorstep so ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Very clean, great location, wonderful staff and food
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Vine
Great location and well designed space. Great happy hour on the rooftop. Would go back
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Saccharum Resort
Great experience
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
This is the second time I have stayed here and it won’t be the last. Perfect location, facilities, rooms are clean, staff are friendly. It’s the perfect all rounder and I can’t wait to return in the new year.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Loved it all.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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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 Museum of Natural History 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.
Old Town Funchal Travel Guide
- Funchal-Monte Teleferico
- Fort of Sao Tiago
- CR7 Museum
- Madeira Botanical Garden
- Lido Bathing Complex
- Ponta Do Sol Beach
- Funchal Marina
- Town Square
- Cabo Girao
- Monte Palace Gardens
- Pico Ruivo
- Palmeiras Beach
- Machico Beach
- Madeira Casino
- Madeira Congress Center
- Madeira Stadium
- Palheiro Gardens
- Funchal Tourist Office
- Funchal Municipal Garden
- Palheiro Golf Club
- Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
- Funchal Town Hall
- Avenida do Mar
