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A Week in Funchal: Explore the Beauty of Madeira

Patricia Nužda

Patricia Nužda

3 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Discover breathtaking viewpoints, visit Cristiano Ronaldo Statue, wander through charming gardens, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Funchal

Day 1
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$80

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$ 9

Pinguim Snack-Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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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Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Jardim Municipal do Funchal
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Café Concerto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2
+

$143

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$ 9

Land Food & Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
1 - 2 min

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Funchal-Monte Cable Car
Modern cable car with vast panoramic views & connecting the lush Botanical Garden to Monte.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
17 - 21 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Year-round gardens showcasing a wide variety of orchids & other exotic plants & flowers.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Lá ao Fundo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$52
Day 3
+

$80

·

$ 18

Bar do Arieiro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Pico das Torres
This peak on the island of Madeira rises 1,854m above sea level & features a trail to the summit.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Zona Velha
Historic area with narrow cobbled streets lined with restaurant & bars, plus old merchant houses.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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A Confeitaria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4
+

$64

·

$ 18

Casa de Abrigo do Poiso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
12 - 15 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
32 - 39 min

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Sabores do Curral
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 5
+

$72

Quinta Levada do Rei
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$40
Pico Ruivo
Accessible by foot only, Madeira Island's highest mountain offers coastal views, trails & restrooms.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
Free
Vale das Freiras
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$32
Day 6
+

$76

·

$ 18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$28
7 - 9 min

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Ribeira das Cales waterfall,
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Café do Parque
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7
+

$96

·

$ 18

Casa de Pasto das Eiras
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
12 - 15 min

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Palheiro Nature Estate
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Zarcos Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$611
Transport:$86