Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Santa Maria Maior
Madeira Island which includes a city
Botanical Garden featuring flowers
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen

Where to stay in Santa Maria Maior

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Old Town Funchal

If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Funchal
Residencial Funchal
Residencial Funchal
2 out of 5
Rua do Hospital Velho 19A, Funchal
The price is ฿1,590 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
฿1,590
฿1,969 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum are located ...
7/10 Good! (163 reviews)
"A nice hotel in the very center of Funchal with everything at hand. I was pleasantly surprised by daily room cleaning and towel change, as well as common kitchen where you can get utensils and plates. The building is in the old district so it's not the most modern, which goes for furniture as well. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Residencial Funchal
Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Hotel Porto Santa Maria
4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
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! (436 reviews)
"Great location with view of cruise ship harbour, friendly and very helpful staff. Best of Funchal within walking distance. kitchenette facilities in studio room. Loved everything about it."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

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Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
4 out of 5
Rua Conde Carvalhal, 53, Funchal
The price is ฿5,085 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿5,085
฿5,429 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
100% recommend
"The staff were absolutely wonderful and the room was extremely clean, large, and comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic and I will absolutely stay here again for my next trip to Funchal. Was able to walk to Old Town shops and the boardwalk within 10-12 minutes and could have used the bus stops ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
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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
Botanical Garden featuring flowers

Madeira Botanical Garden

4.5/5(207 reviews)

One of Madeira’s most famous attractions is known for its scenic views and fascinating display of colorful flowers.

Madeira Botanical Garden

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

Madeira Stadium

2.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Madeira Stadium during your trip to Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Madeira Stadium

Quinta do Boa Vista

Enjoy an outing to Quinta do Boa Vista during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta do Boa Vista

Sao Tiago Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sao Tiago Beach during your trip to Santa Maria Maior? Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Sao Tiago Beach

Things to do

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

฿1,247
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Madeira Food on Foot Tours

Madeira Food, Wine & Cultural Tour

฿3,171
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

฿712
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Pico Areeiro

East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk

฿1,425
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk
Funchal ́s Mercado dos Lavradores

Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal

฿3,028
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
Santana

East of Madeira Great Guide Great Tour. LET'S DO IT.

฿1,237
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
East of Madeira Great Guide Great Tour. LET'S DO IT.
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