Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Madeira Island
Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen

Popular places to visit

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(107 reviews)

You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Things to do

Madeira Food on Foot Tours

Madeira Food, Wine & Cultural Tour

฿2,989
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira Food, Wine & Cultural Tour
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿729
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

฿1,276
Per adult
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Santana

East of Madeira Great Guide Great Tour. The Best of the Best.

฿1,250
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
East of Madeira Great Guide Great Tour. The Best of the Best.
Pico Areeiro

East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk

฿1,467
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk
Madeira : Nuns Valley - "Curral das Freiras"

Madeira : Nuns Valley - "Curral das Freiras"

฿880
Per adult
Madeira : Nuns Valley - "Curral das Freiras"
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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Hotel Porto Santa Maria
4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is ฿7,065 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
฿7,065
฿7,495 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
"All well but heavy cigarette smoke and smell in the room from chimney neighbors. Looks like many Europeans are all chain smoker's! Staff apologized but the law is not in their favor - nor in favor of nonsmoking guests. At time we had to run the AC at full strength and keep the slider open. Other ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
5 out of 5
Largo Antonio Nobre, Funchal
The price is ฿4,939 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿4,939
฿5,283 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Great location on the ocean with lovely views especially at sunrise. Excellent breakfast buffet that is included. The staff were affable and helpful. Decor is a little dated but still feels like a modern hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024

Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
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Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25, Funchal
The price is ฿11,511 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
฿11,511
฿12,119 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
"Excellent property, service and staff."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024

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Saccharum Resort
Saccharum Resort
5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
The price is ฿8,465 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
฿8,465
฿8,804 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (814 reviews)
"We had a pool suite for a family of 4, and the room was enormous and so luxurious. The bed was very comfortable, and my children said that the sofa bed was too. We absolutely loved the pool on the balcony. Breakfast was very busy, and an amazing number of guests somehow manage to drop food on the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2024

Saccharum Resort
Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia, Funchal
The price is ฿4,562 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
฿4,562
฿4,892 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (986 reviews)
"Need room renovation. Mold in shower"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
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4 out of 5
Rua Carvalho Araújo 8, Funchal, Madeira
The price is ฿5,897 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿5,897
฿6,281 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (299 reviews)
"Enjoyed my etay"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Museum of Natural History which includes a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

Sao Pedro
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Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria
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São Roque

Travellers like the restaurants in São Roque, and Funchal Ecological Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

São Roque
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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see PARQUE FORESTAL DE QUEIMADAS or Madeira Theme Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but Paul do Mar Beach and Casa das Mudas Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal Travel Guide