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9 Days in Funchal: A Journey of Beauty and Flavor

Anne van der Woude

Anne van der Woude

28 Oct 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, where you'll discover stunning beaches, historical landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine. Join me as I explore the vibrant city and indulge in the local delicacies that will leave you craving for more.

Trip to Funchal

Day 1
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$192

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Praia Formosa
Bustling ocean getaway providing sand & pebble shores, restaurants & nearby shops & nightclubs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Restaurante Doca do Cavacas
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$92
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 2
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$220

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$ 18

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Funchal Cathedral
Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Forteresse de Santiago
Enormous, yellow-hued fort built in the 17th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$92
2 - 3 min

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Marisqueira Tropicana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$128
Day 3
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$228

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$ 18

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Lido bathing complex
Seafront leisure complex with saltwater tidal pools, a kids' pool & sundecks overlooking the sea.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Paradise Tropical
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
6 - 9 min

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La Paella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
Day 4
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$287

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$ 35

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Funchal-Monte Cable Car
Modern cable car with vast panoramic views & connecting the lush Botanical Garden to Monte.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$75
6 - 8 min

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Restaurante A Seta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$96
14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
Day 5
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$208

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$ 18

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Farmers' Market
Traditional indoor facility built in 1940 featuring merchants of produce, flowers & seafood.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Jà Fui Jaquet
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$96
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
Day 6
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$287

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$ 35

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Monte Palace Madeira
Big, multi-level garden with exotic trees & flowers, ponds, African sculptures & a mineral museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
Day 7
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$238

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$ 26

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Palheiro Gardens
Landscaped green space showcasing tropical plants in a hillside venue overlooking the ocean.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
4 - 6 min

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Bar O Palheiro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$88
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 8
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$212

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$ 35

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Pico do Arieiro
A road reaches this 1,818-meter high peak, with a cafe & gift shop, that often looks down on clouds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Snack Bar O Lagar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$100
14 - 17 min

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Parada dos Eucaliptos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
Day 9
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$0

Madeira Sun Travel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $2051 In total

Activities & Food:$1872
Transport:$179