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Visiting Funchal, Portugal


Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
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21 Things to Do

55 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
73°F 22°C
65°F 18°C
Aug
75°F 23°C
68°F 20°C
Sep
75°F 23°C
67°F 19°C
Oct
72°F 22°C
65°F 18°C
Nov
67°F 19°C
60°F 15°C
Dec
64°F 17°C
57°F 13°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Jul 15
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Thursday
Jul 16
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C

Traveler Reviews

Pestana Casino Park Hotel

Jul 14, 2009

we had a wonderful stay in the pestana casino hotel it is modern friendly and excellent service. start your day by having breakfast overlooking the pool and the sea simply stunning. The pool area is...more

O Portao

Jul 14, 2009

We enjoyed three meals at this restaurant and particularly the local dish of "scabbard" fish, of which there were several different choices on the menu. All meals came with a good variety of...more

The Cliff Bay - Porto Bay

Jul 14, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We've booked a hotel pick up from the airport (80 Euro/return) before travelling. We were expected to be picked up by a hotel car, instead a taxi driver picked us up and we were taken to the hotel in...more

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