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Hostess of the entire archipelago, the city of Funchal welcomes you like no other. Well-tempered, verdant and fragrant, it attracts the visitor for extended stays and, of course, is the ideal starting point for wanting to know the rest of the island. A city with more than 500 years of... Continue reading

The city's magnificent gardens are a great place to start your tour around Funchal. Not to be missed are the Madeira Botanical Garden, located in the city amphitheatre and holding 3 000 dierent plant species; the Orchid Garden, created and designed as a small sized jungle; and the Palheiro Gardens,... Continue reading

Owner of a stunning natural beauty, Madeira deserves to be visited beyond the domains of its capital. The most curious visitor will surely want to make the road to know the riches of the island. In the eastern part of the island, in Porto Moniz, reside some of Madeira's biggest... Continue reading

With a fertile soil and the sea at hand, Madeira’s gastronomy could only be nothing short of tastefully generous. You can choose to experience this splendid food either in the most traditional taverns (“tascos”) or at the most luxurious restaurants with a panoramic view. But Funchal is also a cosmopolitan... Continue reading

The eccentricity of going down a hill in a cart is only possible in Funchal, so it is usually the activities chosen by visitors. On the other hand, there are also few destinations with as many lifts as here. And of course, the sea that surrounds this whole land is... Continue reading