Attractions in Funchal - Portugal - A Portugal Attraction

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Balloon Flight

If you fancy a completely different view of Funchal and Madeira, then...

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Baltazar Dias Theatre

Situated opposite the Municipal gardens, the theatre was inaugurated in 1887. Initially...

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Barreirinha Bathing Complex

Located next to the São Tiago Fortress at the end of the...

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Botanical Gardens

Situated about 4kms north east of Funchal centre, the Botanical Gardens were...

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Carmo Church

Carmo Church is in the heart of the Funchal business district, in...

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Christopher Columbus Museum

Housed in Diogo’s Wine Shop, opposite the Infante Shopping Centre and close...

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Colégio Church

The Jesuit church was completed in 1647 and, together with the college,...

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Corpo Santo Chapel

The tiny 16th century chapel of Corpo Santo in the old town...

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Electricity Museum

Housed on the site of the old Funchal Power Plant, which...

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Formosa Beach

Formosa Beach is ten minutes drive from the city centre and is...

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Frederico de Freitas Museum

Frederico Augusto da Cunha Freitas lived in the 18th century residence, now...

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Funchal - Monte Cable Car

Inaugurated in 2000, the cable car is an exciting way to travel...

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Funchal Cathedral

In the 1490s King Manuel I sent architect Pèro Anes to Madeira...

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Funchal Marina

The Funchal Marina, which opened about 20 years ago, provides berths for...

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Holy Trinity English Church

Work on the Anglican Church in Funchal commenced in 1816 and it...

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Lido Swimming Pool Complex

Popular with both tourists and locals, the lido swimming pool complex has...

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Madeira Casino

Located in the tropical gardens of the Pestana Casino Park Resort Hotel,...

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Madeira Magic

Madeira Magic, also known as Kids’ City, is a theme park consisting...

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Madeira Story Centre

The Madeira Story Centre is situated near the Funchal- Monte cable station...

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Monte Municipal Garden

The Monte Municipal garden, also known as Leite Monteiro, covers an area...

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Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Opened to the public in 1991 by the Berardo foundation, the gardens...

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Monte Toboggan

When you have finished a visit to the attractions of Monte, an...

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Municipal Garden

The Municipal Garden, opposite the Municipal Theatre, covers an area of 8,300...

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Municipal Market

Known also as the Workers or Farmers Market, or in Portuguese as...

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Municipal Museum

This museum is housed in an attractive 19th century building which was...

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Municipal Square

The municipal square in Funchal is an imposing and attractive place. The...

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Nossa Senhora do Monte Church

Built in 1818 on the site of 15th century chapel, the twin...

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Orchid Garden

Located just below the Botanical Garden, the Orchid Garden (Jardim Orquídea) has...

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Palheiro Gardens

Situated high up and north east of Funchal is the Quinta do...

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Palheiro Golf Course

The Palheiro Golf Course offers fabulous views over Funchal Bay and the...

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Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex

Situated on the Lido-Praia Formosa promenade and near the Funchal Naval Club,...

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Quinta Magnolia Garden

Quinta Magnolia was part of the British Country Club until taken over...

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Quinta Vigia

The Quinta Vigia is adjacent to the Santa Caterina Park and, since...

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Quinta da Palmeira Garden

Quinta da Palmeira was originally the property of sugar magnate Harry Hinton...

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Quinta das Cruzes Garden

Quinta das Cruzes Garden is located next to the museum (see separate...

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Quinta das Cruzes Museum

The site of the former residence of João Gonçalves Zarco, who discovered...

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Regional Assembly Building

In 1982 the Regional assembly took over the building commissioned for the...

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Sacred Art Museum

Opened to the public in 1955, the Sacred Art Museum is housed...

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Saint Catherine’s Park

Santa Catarina Park is located between Avenida do Infante and Avenida Sá...

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Santa Clara Convent

Founded in 1496 by João Gonçalves da Câmara, a son of Madeira’s...

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Santa Luzia Gardens

The Santa Luzia Gardens have been created on the site of the...

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Santa Maria Boat Trip

The three-masted 22 metres long Santa Maria galleon, a replica of Christopher...

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Socorro Church

The 18th century baroque Nossa Senhora do Socorro Church, also known as...

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St Francis Wine Lodge

Some of the buildings in this wine lodge, which is also known...

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St John the Baptist Fort

St John the Baptist Fort, also known as Pico or São João...

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St Lawrence Palace

The St Lawrence Palace was built in the first half of the...

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St Peter’s Church

Although construction of the parish church of St Peter’s was planned in...

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Sugar Museum

The Sugar Museum is located on the site of the former residence...

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São Tiago Fort

The Fort of São Tiago was built in 1614 to defend the...

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Universe of Memories Museum

Founded and financed by the Secretary of Tourism, João Carlos Abreu, the...

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Vicentes Photographic Museum

The building housing the Vicentes Photographic Museum was, from 1856, the home...

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Zarco Monument

Inaugurated in 1934, the statue of João Gonçalves Zarco stands at the...

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