Funchal...A Symphony of charm and beauty.
Funchal is the Capital of Madeira, the first place the Portuguese settled overseas in the 15th Century, in the Age of Discoveries.
It is Madeira’s biggest town and despite its small size (around 125.000 inhabitants) it has a lot to offer - historic sites, museums, botanical gardens and a large variety of activities.
Funchal is a vibrant city, beautiful and welcoming, characterized by an abundance of colorful and exotic flora, well maintained gardens and parks, charming Portuguese architecture, amazing viewpoints, beaches and swimming pools with ocean water.
A few must do activities in Funchal?
1. Boat trips where you could see dolphins and whales while cruising into the Atlantic ocean.
2. Walk in the old center and admire the street art on Rua da Santa Maria.
3. Enjoy the views from Monte Cable Car.
4. Visit the Cathedral of Funchal (Sé Cathedral), dating back to the 15th century.
5. Visit Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmer’s market) is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market dating from 1940. Although you could see it as expensive, you’ll find there fruits that you haven’t seen or tasted before. Also every Friday morning the local farmers are coming and the prices are normal.
6. Enjoy a day by the pool in Lido balnear complex or at Doca do Cavacas where you'll find a series of lava pools, surrounded by spacious sunbathing terraces. For those seeking more adventurous activities, there are plenty of opportunities: diving, snorkeling and other water sports, making it an exciting playground for water enthusiasts.
7. The Atlantic Festival is organized each year in June. There are boat parties and cruises by catamaran on every Saturday where you can enjoy amazing sunsets and watch firework shows at midnight.
Which one would it be your favorite❤️?
