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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
According to the Madeira Tourist Board's website the island has very little...
Last edited: June 19, 2007
History 
Some say João Gonçalves Zarco discovered Funchal—off the coast of Portugal’s...
Last edited: January 12, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Tourist Board information for Funchal, the capitol of the Portuguese island of...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
If weather is like mood swings, than Funchal is incredibly even-tempered, for...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
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Getting Around 
Once you arrive in Funchal, according to one TripAdvisor Member, “your first...
Last edited: October 05, 2006
Public Transportation 
You may see references to a "weekly tourist bus ticket" around the area. Do...
Last edited: July 05, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Funchal is a walker’s city with easy-to-navigate streets, friendly locals to...
Last edited: February 03, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Madeira is known for many things, and its delectable wine and beautiful...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Family Travel 
A perfect place to spend an afternoon or morning, Madeira Magic is a mix of...
Last edited: June 28, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Just as people and pets often reflect the characteristics of their name, some...
Last edited: December 31, 2006
Things to Do 
Nuns' Valley Take a taxi in the late afternoon (when the tour busses have left...
Last edited: May 18, 2007
Museums & Attractions 
The past is truly present in Funchal and is on display at several city museums...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Sports & Activities 
It’s no coincidence that Funchal has the word “fun” as part of its name. For...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Walks 
Go walking / trekking on Madeira with certified mountain guides who speak your...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Blandy's Wine Lodge 
Blandy's Wine Lodge could be one of the high points of your visit to Funchal...
Last edited: March 12, 2008
Botanical Gardens Madeira 
Take a worthwhile trip to the Botanic Gardens in Funchal on the island of...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
Madeira Story Centre 
The Madeira Story Centre is a spectacular interactive museum. Here you will...
Last edited: January 16, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Outdoor Dining 
If you are staying near the Lido area there are several restaurants to choose...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Dining near Tivoli Ocean Park 
Check out the following dining options: Sabor da India - up a lane on opposite...
Last edited: June 22, 2008
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: February 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
TIpping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: September 05, 2007
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