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Discover the Magic of Funchal: A 4-Day Adventure

João Santos

João Santos

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture.

Trip to Funchal

Day 1
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$152

Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)
Samples & guided tours exploring Madeira wine production. barrel making & storage.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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Funchal Cathedral
Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Farmers' Market
Traditional indoor facility built in 1940 featuring merchants of produce, flowers & seafood.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Jà Fui Jaquet
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$57
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$57
Day 2
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$114

Santa Catarina Park
Large, garden-like park with diverse trees, flower beds & walkways, plus a lake with ducks & swans.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Jardim Municipal do Funchal
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Praça do Povo
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Vagrant Ex-Beetles Yacht Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
4 - 5 min

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Kampo by Chef Júlio Pereira
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 3
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$171

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$ 20

Madeira Botanical Garden
Hillside botanical gardens with a bird park, natural history museum & glass houses, plus sea views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
18 - 22 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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$19
26 - 32 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Sabores do Curral
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Vale das Freiras
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 4
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$165

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$ 13

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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$56
16 - 20 min

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Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos
Viewpoint with a cafe & vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Gourmet - Real Companhia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
5 - 6 min

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Pizzaria Tutti i Gusti
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $632 In total

Activities & Food:$600
Transport:$32