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Funchal Vacation Packages
With houses built on the side of a hill, an attractive bay and a mountainous backdrop, Funchal has one of Portugal’s most beautiful settings. The coastal city is the capital of the island of Madeira and combines a modern beach resort with hundreds of years of history. Surf, tour ancient buildings and sail the ocean to see whales and dolphins.
The town is named for the bright yellow fennel (funcho in Portuguese) that grew here when the Portuguese settled the area in the early 15th century.
Funchal’s natural beauty isn’t confined to the coast and surrounding mountains. Spend a few hours in the sunken, rose and French gardens of Jardins de Palheiro. Stroll through Jardim Orquidea’s miniature jungle filled with varied orchid species. Enjoy thousands of blooms at the Madeira Botanical Gardens.
Explore the historic buildings of the old town area. Admire the stained-glass windows, baroque altars and gothic arches of the 16th-century Sé Cathedral. Amble along cobblestone streets lined by old buildings, some dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Visit the Museo Municipal for its natural history exhibits. Gaze at the collection of Turkish and North African decorative tiles at the Frederico de Freitas Museum.
Ride the cable car up to Monte, a small village 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. When you want to come back down to Funchal, ride a toboggan. These resemble large wicker baskets and are pushed down the steep roads by drivers.
Walk along the promenade from the city center to the Praia Formosa, a collection of beaches. Venture farther out to sea on a dolphin- and whale-watching trip or take a boat cruise along the coast.
As Madeira’s capital city, Funchal has good transportation links. Madeira Airport is 13 miles (21 kilometers) away. With Funchal’s mild subtropical climate, its beaches, gardens and historic sites can be enjoyed year-round.
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6 Oct-7 Oct
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
Largo Antonio Nobre, FunchalVery good for sunbathing. Very noisy due to the poor sound proofing of the patio door and proximity of the local bars etc, not a good sleep..
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2 Oct-3 Oct
The Vine
Rua Dos Aranhas, No. 27A, FunchalWe love this hotel, invariably stay here on our frequent trips to Madeira. Location, comfort, decor and above all, the staff make a stay memorable. Next stay already booked.
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12 Oct-13 Oct
The Cliff Bay
Estrada Monumental 147, FunchalStaff very nice and attentive! Water aerobics was fun. Food excellent!
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19 Sep-20 Sep
Belmond Reid's Palace
Estrada Monumental 139, FunchalFabulous hotel with excellent staff who provide super service with a smile. Food and amenities are superb and there is absolutely nothing to complain about. Had a wonderful time and will definitely go back.
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22 Sep-23 Sep
Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino
Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia, FunchalThe position of the hotel was perfect, just a short but uphill walk from the centre of Funchal and we felt very relaxed there. The pool area and the pool staff were excellent. We had a room on the opposite side to the pool, which was not a problem but there was a constant noise from a building at ...
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3 Oct-4 Oct
Allegro Madeira-Adults Only
Rua Gorgulho NR 1, FunchalThe hotel was beautiful. We had lovely rooms with amazing views of the ocean.it is really well situated with lots of good places to eat nearby and a nice walk to the city centre. Staff are so helpful and friendly. We enjoyed everything about it except for one small thing which was that pigeons come ...
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1 Oct-2 Oct
Savoy Palace
Avenida do Infante, 25, FunchalWe loved this property, it was beautiful, very clean and well kept and the staff was great, very friendly and helpful, can't say enough about this place, it was great.
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1 Oct-2 Oct
Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel
Estrada Monumental 302, FunchalUsed as a base during a business trip. Comfortable and ideal for the task in hand. Many thanks
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