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9 Days in Funchal: A Journey of Delights

Filip Courtois

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling adventure in Funchal, where breathtaking views, delicious cuisine, and cultural wonders await. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Funchal

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Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Funchal

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$58

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$ 5

Pinguim Snack-Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos

Viewpoint with a cafe & vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum

Museum spotlighting the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his career history & trophies.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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Sabor a Fado

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

4 - 5 min

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Batidos Santa Catarina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

5 - 8 min

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Jardim Municipal do Funchal

No time set

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Free

Day 2Parks, Batidos, and Culinary Delights

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$46

Batidos Santa Catarina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

2 - 3 min

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Santa Catarina Park

Large, garden-like park with diverse trees, flower beds & walkways, plus a lake with ducks & swans.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Nagoya

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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A Confeitaria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

12 - 17 min

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Praça do Povo

No time set

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Jardim de Santa Luzia

No time set

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Free

Day 3Cathedrals, Carreiros, and Coffee

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$59

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$ 13

Restaurante Apolo

An extremely welcoming meeting point among different generations.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

1 - 2 min

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Funchal Cathedral

Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Associação dos Carreiros do Monte

Site for hill rides in handcrafted wicker sleds pulled by men known as "carreiros."

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Café do Parque

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

10 - 12 min

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Greenhouse Coffee Roaster

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 4Serene Exploration and Relaxation

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$0

Day 5Market Marvels and Traditional Treats

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$64

Padaria Pau de Canela

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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Farmers' Market

Traditional indoor facility built in 1940 featuring merchants of produce, flowers & seafood.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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A Confeitaria

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

6 - 9 min

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Mercado do Bolo do Caco

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 6Gardens, Gastronomy, and Natural Beauty

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$93

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$ 5

Padaria Sésamo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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Madeira Botanical Garden

Hillside botanical gardens with a bird park, natural history museum & glass houses, plus sea views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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Planka

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

10 - 12 min

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Rústico

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Peaks, Valleys, and Authentic Flavors

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$70

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$ 9

Casa de Abrigo do Poiso

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Pico do Arieiro

A road reaches this 1,818-meter high peak, with a cafe & gift shop, that often looks down on clouds.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Sabores do Curral

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

2 - 3 min

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Vale das Freiras

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 8Discovering Hidden Gems

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$0

Day 9Farewell to Funchal with Coffee and Palaces

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$100

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$ 5

Land Food & Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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Monte Palace Madeira

Big, multi-level garden with exotic trees & flowers, ponds, African sculptures & a mineral museum.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Greenhouse Coffee Roaster

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

7 - 9 min

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Rústico

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $523 In total

Activities & Food:$489

Transport:$35