Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Maria Maior
Madeira Island which includes a city
Botanical Garden featuring flowers
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen

Where to stay in Santa Maria Maior

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Old Town Funchal

If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Funchal
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

4 out of 5
Rua Conde Carvalhal, 53, Funchal
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"This property is an absolute gem. It’s walkable into town but is set amidst peace and tranquility. The room was lovely and breakfast was excellent. Hope to go back again someday!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
The price is 3.689.769 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
3.689.769 ₫
3.959.180 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Stayed in a room that hosted me and two friends. The location to check-in was close to the apartment and walkable. There are a lot of cute shops and restaurants that are walkable from this location. Communication through WhatsApp was very smooth with the host. There is an elevator so you don’t have ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is 11.742.835 ₫ per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
11.742.835 ₫
12.334.370 ₫ total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"The hotel is right on the water. Its beautiful and clean. The pool and lounge area is clean and set up very well. Breakfast was wonderful. Everyone on staff was helpful and friendly. Excellent hotel!!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Stayed in a room that hosted me and two friends. The location to check-in was close to the apartment and walkable. There are a lot of cute shops and restaurants that are walkable from this location. Communication through WhatsApp was very smooth with the host. There is an elevator so you don’t have ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 2, Edificio Oudinot, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Farmers Market ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"-The rooftop pool and bar were excellent. --The room was clean and spacious. -The gym on site was very large. -It was close walking distance to everything we wanted to get to including restaurants, and a grocery store."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Three House Hotel
Apartamentos Taberna

Apartamentos Taberna

3 out of 5
Rua de Santa Maria 123, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 ...
8/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"The place is clean and walkable."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

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Popular places to visit

Botanical Garden featuring flowers

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.

Madeira Botanical Garden
Funchal Farmers Market

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 Farmers Market

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.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Madeira Stadium

Catch an event at Madeira Stadium during your trip to Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Madeira Stadium

Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior

Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria Maior, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Cities near Santa Maria Maior

Madeira

Funchal

Palheiro Gardens featuring a garden

Sao Goncalo

Madeira

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