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Funchal is the capital of Madeira, Portugal. It was founded by João Gonçalves Zarco in 1421 and elevated to city by King Manuel I of Portugal in 1508. In the sixteenth century, Funchal has been an important transit point between India and New World, and was considered to be a place of wholeness. It was also the origin of sugar and Madeira wine. Between 1892 and 1905, Portugal has issued a series of postage stamps with the inscription "Funchal", but returned to the name of Madeira.

Visitors can spend days of much needed: tour, "cable car" to the Monte, with the breathtaking beauty, and stretches in the mountains above the town. Departure station Almirante Reis Park is located in the old part of town. The station is situated near Monte Tropical Garden, the Caminho das Babosas and can receive up to 800 passengers per hour. This type of equipment is currently used in other Portuguese cities (Guimaraes). The trip from Funchal to Monte takes about 15 minutes.

During the invasion of the 20th century, traveling Funchal - Monte was done by steam train. Now, after 100 years, steam train was replaced by "cable car". The booths are constructed to carry eight people. Mono-cable system was considered the safest. "Cable car" is a new means of transport in the region and has become one of the major attractions of tourists visiting Madeira.


Funchal Madeira | Funchal is the capital of Madeira, Portugal. It was founded by João Gonçalves Zarco in 1421 and elevated to city by King Manuel I of Portugal in 1508. In the sixteenth century, Funchal has been an important transit point between India and New World, and was considered to be a place of wholeness

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Hotel Residencial Monumental, Funchal Madeira

Hotel Residencial Monumental

   Score 9.1/10 out of 1 reviews

Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • Airplane (03/23 - 03/22/2026)
  • No transport provided
The Views Monumental, Funchal Madeira

The Views Monumental  

Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • Airplane (07/31 - 01/12/2026)
  • No transport provided
Hotel Orquidea, Funchal Madeira

Hotel Orquidea

Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • Airplane (07/31 - 01/12/2026)
  • No transport provided
Vilas Oliveira, Funchal Madeira

Vilas Oliveira

Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

    • Airplane (03/23 - 03/22/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Hotel Melia Madeira Mare, Funchal Madeira

    Hotel Melia Madeira Mare  

       Score 9.3/10 out of 4 reviews

    Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • Airplane (04/24 - 01/12/2026)
    • No transport provided

      Last booking: 03/31/2025

    Residencial Queimada De Baixo, Funchal Madeira

    Residencial Queimada De Baixo

    Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

      • Airplane (04/16 - 11/05/2025)
      • No transport provided
      Residencial Da Mariazinha, Funchal Madeira

      Residencial Da Mariazinha

      Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

        • Airplane (03/29 - 03/28/2026)
        • No transport provided
        The Marketplace Apartments By Storytellers, Funchal Madeira

        The Marketplace Apartments By Storytellers

        Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • Airplane (07/31 - 01/12/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Pena I By An Island Apart, Funchal Madeira

        Pena I By An Island Apart

        Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

          • Airplane (04/16 - 11/05/2025)
          • No transport provided
          Fx Pena, Funchal Madeira

          Fx Pena

          Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

            • Airplane (03/26 - 03/25/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Enotel Lido Madeira, Funchal Madeira

            Enotel Lido Madeira  

               Score 9.7/10 out of 1 reviews

            Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • Airplane (04/24 - 01/12/2026)
            • No transport provided

              Last booking: 02/20/2025

            Quinta Perestrello Heritage House, Funchal Madeira

            Quinta Perestrello Heritage House

            Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

            • Hotel with outdoor pool  
            • Airplane (04/16 - 11/05/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Hotel Musa D Ajuda, Funchal Madeira

            Hotel Musa D Ajuda  

            Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

            • Full Board  
            • Airplane (03/23 - 03/22/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Residencial Parque, Funchal Madeira

            Residencial Parque

            Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • Airplane (03/21 - 03/20/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Vila Vicencia, Funchal Madeira

            Vila Vicencia

            Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

              • Airplane (03/23 - 03/22/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Arts In City Apartments Ponte Nova, Funchal Madeira

              Arts In City Apartments Ponte Nova  

              Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
              • Airplane (03/29 - 03/28/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Hotel Sirius, Funchal Madeira

              Hotel Sirius

              Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
              • Airplane (03/13 - 03/12/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Monte Verde, Funchal Madeira

              Monte Verde  

              Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
              • Airplane (03/30 - 03/29/2026)
              • No transport provided
              A Casa Do Caseiro, Funchal Madeira

              A Casa Do Caseiro

              Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
              • Airplane (03/15 - 03/14/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Apartamentos Turisticos Sao Paulo E Alegria, Funchal Madeira

              Apartamentos Turisticos Sao Paulo E Alegria

              Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

                • Airplane (04/16 - 11/05/2025)
                • No transport provided
                Pensao Residencial Mirasol, Funchal Madeira

                Pensao Residencial Mirasol

                Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

                  • Airplane (03/17 - 03/16/2026)
                  • No transport provided
                  Residencial Melba, Funchal Madeira

                  Residencial Melba

                  Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

                    • Airplane (03/12 - 03/11/2026)
                    • No transport provided
                    Vila Marta, Funchal Madeira

                    Vila Marta

                    Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

                      • Airplane (03/21 - 03/20/2026)
                      • No transport provided
                      Residencial Do Vale, Funchal Madeira

                      Residencial Do Vale

                      Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

                      • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                      • Airplane (04/16 - 11/05/2025)
                      • No transport provided
                      29 Madeira Hostel, Funchal Madeira

                      29 Madeira Hostel

                      Funchal Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

                        • Airplane (03/20 - 03/19/2026)
                        • No transport provided

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                        Clients remarks about Funchal Madeira


                        9

                        Lucian, group of friends 07/18/2024DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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                        Luminita, couple 09/26/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




                        8

                        Cristian, couple 09/18/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

                        Oraul ,i implicit insula, minunat ! Infrastructura impresionanta,localnici prietenoi,buni vorbitori de limba engleza,peisaje superbe,vegetaie incredibila. Vizitai Madeira ! Merita !




                        10

                        Daniel , 08/15/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

                        Splendid




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                        Ioana, group of friends 08/08/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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                        Gabriel, group of friends 08/19/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler




                        10

                        Ionut, couple 08/09/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler

                        Foarte frumos.




                        10

                        Mihaela, lonely traveler 07/25/2021DIRECT BOOKING traveler

                        Despre Funchal totul la superlativ, iar hotelul este bine amplasat cat sa-ti permita acces la toate obiectivele.




                        10

                        Daniel, family with children 04/08/2018DIRECT BOOKING traveler

                        amazing tourist place




                        10

                        Vlad, couple 08/07/2017DIRECT BOOKING traveler

                        Minunat




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