Funchal, Madeira's vibrant capital, blends cosmopolitan life with nature.
📜 Rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, located in a stunning Atlantic bay.
🏙️ Explore Madeira's largest tourist, commercial, and cultural hub
✨ Discover centuries of traditions and European cosmopolitanism
🎉🌸🎄 Enjoy diverse events like Carnival, Flower Festival, and Christmas festivities
🐳🏊♀️⛵ Experience sea activities: Whale Watching, Swimming, Diving, and Windsurf
🏛️🌳🔭 Visit historical monuments, museums, lush gardens, and scenic viewpoints
🍽️🍷 Taste unique Madeiran cuisine and world-renowned wines
🛍️ Shop for local products at the bustling Mercado dos Lavradores
🛷 Take a thrilling ride on the traditional Monte Sledges
👑 Elevated to city status on August 21, 1508, by King Manuel I
🌿 Named after the sweet-smelling wild herb, fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)
🚢🍇 Historically a key trading point for sugar and wine in the Atlantic
🏰 Boasts unparalleled historical heritage with diverse architectural styles
🏞️ Situated on a large slope facing the Atlantic, resembling a natural amphitheatre
🗺️ Covers an area of 76.15 km² and comprises ten parishes
🌡️ Sea temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C, ideal for water activities