Funchal

Panoramic View of Funchal from Madeira Botanical Garden - 275px|Funchal viewed from Madeira Botanical Garden

Funchal is the capital and main city, of the autonomous region of Madeira, on the island of Madeira, in the south between Santa Cruz (Portugal) | Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos cities.

The city's name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping center during the 15th-17th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal.

Funchal Halal Travel Guide

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Travel to Funchal

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Funchal

Funchal Airport GPS 32.694167,-16.778056 (IATA Flight Code: FNC) is in nearby Santa Cruz, sometimes known as Madeira International/Santa Catarina/Funchal. Once famous for its hair-raisingly short runway ending at a cliff over the Atlantic Ocean and the airport has been expanded to handle all sizes of aircraft. There are several daily Flights from most major cities in Portugal (Lisbon, Porto). Flight time from Lisbon is 1½ hours. Also and there are good connections from London (mostly Gatwick) with TAP/Air Portugal and British Airways; its flying time is estimated at 3½ hours.

By car

Funchal is served by highway ER101 which runs along the coast. An easy way to get to the downtown by vehicle is to take exit 11 and head downhill towards Funchal. Continue on this road (ER103) until you pass under an overpass. Immediately on your right is a large parking garage (closed on Sundays). From here it is only a few minutes walk to Mercado Dos Lavradores / Sé Gothic Church.

How to get around in Funchal

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The downtown is small enough to explore on foot. Orange city buses can take you around and up to Monte (lines 20, 21). Buy a giro card from the office for €2.20, it is already pre-loaded with two journeys and can be topped up with additional journeys for €2.90 a piece. At the bus driver you pay €1.90 for a ride. Most city buses start from the waterfront area. If you are lucky you can acquire a bus timetable for the local and regional buses starting in Funchal at the tourist information. Timetables and a map are also available].

What to see in Funchal

Madeira Funchal Palheiro Park1 - Jardins Do Palheiro: The Sunken Garden

• Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro Park - Jardins do Palheiro - Sao Goncalo, Palheiro 32.662933, -16.868597 about 5km from downtown ☎ +351 291 793 044 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00h - 16:30h The Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro Park is a typical example of a manor in British colonial style. While the manor itself is private and can't be visited, you can enjoy the public park. On first sight it looks like an English park, old Platanes form a long alley from the main gate to the gardens. But when you look closer you see all the tropical plants that build the basis, completed by hundreds of plants from al over the world. So around the year there ar always some plants blooming. The main part of the park is formed by several gardens, e.g. a French Garden, a Sunken Garden and the Ladies Garden, a Rose Garden and some more. On the opposite of the main gate is a Tea House, which is connected to the golf course. The serve some good tea, cakes, pastries, Snacks and small lunches. The way back to the main gate is formed by the Camellia Avenue, a flourish firework between end October and March.
  The park is situated on 500m altitude. Between 9 - 11:30 the park is often crowded by bus tourists, choose the afternoon for a more laid-back visit. Entrance fee 10,50€
  Public busses frequently connect Funchal with the park: line 36 or, if you have strong nerves, line 37 for a more spectacular ride.

• Madeira Botanical Garden - Jardins Botânicos da Madeira | Caminho Meio Quinta do Bom Sucesso 32.662222, -16.895833 about 3km from downtown - Madeira Botanical Garden Jardim Botânico da Madeira - Oct 2003 - The more than 2000 plants of these hillside gardens, plus the view of Funchal make this one of the major attractions of the whole island. The gardens also feature a collection of parakeets and parrots.

• Market - Mercado Dos Lavradores Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot, Down Town (Zone Velha) 32.64912, -16.90373 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 - 16 h, Friday 7 - 20 h, Saturday 7 - 15h, closed on Sundays and holidays The historic building with an open patio offers on two levels the fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the island. On lower level is also a separate hall for the fish vendors selling the fresh caught fishes to everybody. Eat and buy local fruits like the small Madeiran mangos, bananas, philodendres and plenty kinds of maracujas. Taste the offers from vendors. But be careful and they sometimes try to rip you off and selling you over-ripe fruits or some heavy mangos for the (expensive) price of light maracujas. There are also some nice pastelarias and coffee bars in and around the building. Often crowded while rain and when large cruise ships are on the pier.

Madeira Funchal Market - Mercado dos Lavradores: In the patio

• Monte Palace Hotel Gardens 32.67551, -16.90058 - The gardens of this defunct hotel include a Chinese garden, artwork, a small lake, and a variety of flora and fauna.

• Santa Clara Convent - Convento da Santa Clara | Calçada de Santa Clara 15 32.65051, -16.91312 - Dating back from the end of the 15th century, this convent, now a national monument, was founded by João Gonçalves da Câmara. The azulejo tiles are especially notable.

• São Lourenço Palace - Palácio de São Lourenço | Avenida Zarco 32.64723, -16.90983 ☎ +351 291 202 530 - Half fortress and half palace, this construction is a good example of mannerist architecture. Highlights include the Noble Salon (Salão Nobre) and the Green Room (Sala Verde) and the Audience Hall (Sala de Audiências), and the gardens.

• Sé Gothic Church 32.64803, -16.90850 - The central point in Funchal, and its most-visited monument. Commissioned by the king Dom Manuel I through Portuguese explorer Gil Eanes and the cathedral was built between 1493 and 1517. The ceiling is made from local wood.

Funchal ( Portugal )11 - Sé Gothic Church

• Colegio Church - Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista - Rua dos Ferreiros, 105 32.64991, -16.90902 - This Jesuit temple, completed in 1647, is a striking building with a stunning interior. Today it is part of Madeira University.

Colegio Funchal - Interior of Colegio Church

• IBTAM Museum - Núcleo Museológico do IBTAM | Rua do Visconde de Anadia 32.65087, -16.90303 - Museum of the Institute of Embroidery, Tapestry and Craftsmanship of Madeira. The exhibits give some idea of the tradition of embroidery in the island in the past centuries

• São Tiago Fort 32.64124, -16.91771 - Built in 1614 to defend the city from pirate attack and the fort houses today the small Contemporary Art museum.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Funchal

• Visit the fair/market, old port and gardens.

• Madeira Casino - Casino da Madeira - Avenida do Infante 32.644194, -16.916194 ☎ +351 291 140 424 Opening Hours: 15:00-3:00 (Sunday - Thursday), 16:00-4:00 (Monday - F) Casino da Madeira - Casino-Funchal The only casino on the island. The building's unusual shape was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Casino da Madeira offers table games such as Texas Hold 'em, blackjack, baccarat and American roulette (with 0 and 00) and slots. Outside of gambling there is the Palm and the Rio casual restaurant and the formal Bahlia restaurant and the Copacabana nightclub that hosts live musical performances (just like the Barry Manilow song). Note that the premises have dress code that forbids sandals, flip-flops and sports wear. Free parking and Wi-Fi for patrons.

• Palheiro Golf Course - Rua do Balacal 29 32.653133, -16.872157
• Funchal Cable Car - Teleférico do Funchal - Almirante Reis 32.64718, -16.90216 Opening Hours: 09:30-17:45 View the city from above in a gondola. The upper station is at Monte, where you can visit the Monte Palace gardens and the church at Monte. Another cable vehicle goes down from this point to the Botanical Gardens. Combination tickets for the ride and attractions are available.

• Watch football ie soccer. Funchal has two teams playing in Primeira Liga and the top tier of Portuguese football. CS Marítimo play at Estádio do Marítimo (capacity 11,000), 2 kilometers west of the old town. CD Nacional play at Estádio da Madeira (capacity 5500), 4 kilometers northeast.

• Madeira Paragliding - 0 - 4200 Ft - Madeira Mountains Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 Tandem Paragliding flights.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Funchal

Flowers & fruit (check with the airline/ship if they can be brought abroad).

The island is world-famous for its fruit cocktails. Several stores offer varying selections.

Halal Restaurants

Funchal has an abundance of good, if not necessarily cheap, eating places. Most places serve traditional Madeiran and Portuguese food, which is well-prepared and well-tasting, but not terribly exciting. One of the most typical dishes and served almost everywhere, is espada com banana, scabbard fish with banana. It is usually served with fresh salad and potatoes. A bit more expensive, bacalhau (dried, salted codfish) is served in some Halal restaurants. One of the more common, and best, varieties is "bacalhau com natas", codfish in cream Sauces.

• Bar Beer Garden, Estrada Monumental, Arieiro. Recommended dish is Picado ( beef Steaks served with chips). The normal size (€10) should be enough for 2 persons. The bigger size (€13) could serve 3 - 4 persons.

• O Castelo Dos Hamburguers - Rua da Carreira, 306 - This place sells only 3 types of hamburgers: normal, special, and super. Also try their smoothies.

• Barreirinha Cafe Cafe - Largo do Socorro, 1 32.64702, -16.89734 just east of the Fortaleza de Santiago, on the water, where R. de Santa Maria meets Largo do Socorro. ☎ +351 291 627 418 Opening Hours: 07:00–00:00 €2.60 tostas, €5.50 burgers, €2 poncha While many affordable cafes in Funchal have similar prices on Burgers and tostas, Barreirinha also offers plenty of outdoor tables overlooking the ocean. Relaxing yet hip atmosphere. Occasional live bands or DJs.

• Indian House Rua da Carreira 144 32.648833, -16.912578 ☎ +351 291 241 653 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30–15:30, 17:30–22:30; Sunday dinner only veg entrees €8 Quality (Pakistani) and Indian food with plenty of Vegetarian options. Meat also offered for a few Euros more.

• Pingo Doce - The chain of department stores also have a restaurant in its more bigger stores. Two notable ones are in Dolce Vita (Mall) and Anadia Shopping Centre. These restaurants serve lunch and dinner offering various Portuguese dishes and is sold by weight. In Funchal especially and they also provide their dinner menu and their entire bakery catalog for half-price after 21:00.

• Il Basilico - Rua de Leichlingen, 7, Promenade Funchal ☎ +351 291 708700 Opening Hours: Daily, 12:30-15:00 and 19:30-22.00 Italian restaurant. À la carte lunch and dinner served inside and on the terrace. Children's menu. Reservation recommended.

• Doca do Cavacas Estrada Monumental, Ponta de Cruz - Fish restaurant.

• Japanese Restaurant 2nd floor, Monumental Lido Shopping - Buffet lunch for €10
• Olives - Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot, nº 2 - 3th floor (level) 32.64953, -16.90374 a few meters from the left of the city market ☎ +351 291 223 165 Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, 12:00-24:00 plates from €9 to €16.50 (mains). Small restaurant, centrally located close to city market, in a iconic building (Edifício Oudinot), with one terrace with view to the port. Small menu with 10 fish and 10 various -food Meat dishes, and a side vegetarian/vegan menu. Portuguese (Mediterranean)-influenced contemporary European kitchen, author cuisine. Excellent house and other good soft drinks (from €12.50 house bottle). Nice interior around a Art Deco-influenced staircase, friendly staff.

• Les Faunes Estrada Monumental 139 In Reid's Palace Hotel ☎ +351 291 71-71-71 - Top quality French restaurant.

• Il Gallo D'oro - The Cliff Bay Hotel Estrada Monumental, 147 ☎ +351 291 707 700 Opening Hours: Daily, 08:00-10:30, 19:00-22:00 First Michelin Star restaurant on the island. Mediterranean gourmet cuisine. A jacket and tie required for gentlemen. Reservation recommended.

• Xôpana Restaurant - ☎ +351 291 20 6020 - Choupana Hills Resort and Spa. Award winning restaurant at the Choupana Hills Resort, with a magnificent view over Funchal and world-class food and soft drinks.

Casino funchal hg - Madeira Casino

Not the party capital of the world: most bars are very quiet, except during a football match.

• Cafe Amazónia | Rua de São Filipe 19 - A pleasant little café.

• Café do Teatro | Avenida Arriaga Ed. Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
• Chameleon Disco-Bar | Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia Nº119 in front of the Carlton - Café and bar with a tropical atmosphere. Karaoke on Mondays and Tuesdays, live music on Thursdays, and ladies' night on Sunday.

• FX Cafe | Largo das Fontes 39
• Palm bar | Casino da Madiera, Avenida do Infante ☎ +351 291 140 424 - A casual bar that's part of the Casino da Madeira.

• Vespas | Avenida Sá Carneiro 60 - Dance club very popular with young people.

• Hole in One Madeira - Estrada Monumental 238 in the hotel neighborhood ☎ +351 291 765 443 Opening Hours: daily 11:00–02:00 if you require an Irish pub

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Budget

During low season (winter) prices may drop significantly, e.g., from €50 to 35. Time around Christmas is high-season.

• Residencial Monaco - residencialmonaco2@ Rua das Hortas 14 32.650694, -16.905945 5-minutes walk from the bus stop "Anadia Shopping Centre" for buses entering Funchal: Walk toward the sea and turn right onto R. Fernão de Ornelas. At the end of the street, at the taxi station, turn right onto R. do Carmo. After the Carmo church, R. das Hortas will be on your left. ☎ +351 291 241 031 - Simple and somewhat cramped rooms but very clean and with a low price. Double rooms with private ensuite bathroom around €18–25/night depending on season. Located in the historical center, so ideal if you don't have a car.

• Residencial Melba (Melba Pension), Azinhaga da Casa Branca 8. Lies in Western Funchal. 12 rooms.

• Pestana Hotels & Resorts - Funchal: Pestana Miramar, Pestana Village, Pestana Palms, Pestana Bay, Pestana Gardens

• Quinta Da Casa Branca - Funchal - An old quinta converted into a boutique design hotel, set in the heart of Funchal, among colourful gardens.

• Quinta Perestrello Heritage House - Rua Drº Pita nº 3. A small hotel, One adult 33€ per day and breakfast (special offer low season), 37 double rooms, located near Reid's Palace. 24 hour reception.
• Hotel Monte Carlo, Calçada da Saude Nr. 10. Beautiful, old hotel with a great view over the city of Funchal. Directly near the Convent St. Clara. Reasonable priced and not directly in a desiganted tourist neighborhood. Lots of good and affordable restaurants nearby.

• Porto Santa Maria - (Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts) - Avenida do Mar, nº 50 ☎ +351 291 206 700 Just in front of the sea and the city harbour, in Funchal´s Old Town, near Cable Car, Forte de São Tiago and Mercado Lavradores.

• Porto Mare - (Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts) - Rua Simplício dos Passos Gouveia, 21 ☎ +351 291 703 700 - One of the three hotels in the resort Vila Porto Mare, near Lido´s promenade, tropical gardens with more than 400 specimes, five pools, four restaurants, sports and spa.

• The Residence - (Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts) - Rua de Leichlingen, 7 ☎ +351 291 708 700 - One of the three hotels in the resort Vila Porto Mare, near Lido´s promenade offers a wide selection of carefully furnished and fully equipped apartments. The Residence apartments combine views over the ocean with tropical gardens.

• Suite Hotel Eden Mar - (Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts) - Rua do Gorgulho, 2 ☎ +351 291 700 700 One of the three hotels in the resort Vila Porto Mare, near Lido´s promenade, kitchenette, tropical gardens with more than 400 specimes, five pools, four restaurants, sports and SPA. Totally refurbished in 2009.

• The Cliff Bay - Estrada Monumental, 147 ☎ +351 29 1707700 - Access to the sea, stunning views over the Atlantic and Funchal Bay, Michelin one-star restaurant.

• Pestana Bay - Praia Formosa,9000-247 ☎ +351 291701900 +351 291761694
• Pestana Carlton Madeira - Largo António Nobre, nº 1, 9004-531 ☎ +351 29 1239500 +351 29 1223377
• Pestana Casino Park - Quinta Vigia Funchal,9004-513 ☎ +351 291209100 +351 291232076
• Pestana Grand - Rua Ponta da Cruz, 23 - São Martinho, 9000-103 ☎ +351 291707400 +351 291761024
• Pestana Miramar - Estrada Monumental, 182/194, 9000-098 ☎ +351 291706100 +351 291763988
• Pestana Palms - Rua do Gorgulho, 17, 9000-107 ☎ +351 291709200 +351 291766247
• Pestana Promenade - Rua Francisco de Sousa Nº1, 9000-001 ☎ +351 291141400 +351 291762082
• Pestana Village - Estrada Monumental, 182/194, 9000-098 ☎ +351 29 1701600 +351 29 1765727
• Reid's Palace - Estrada Monumental, 139 32.640521, -16.924029 ☎ +351 291717171 - Belmond Reid's Palace Reid's Palace Hotel, September 2009 Has been the standard bearer for luxury hotel excellence on Madeira for over a century. Offering superb views of Madeira and the ocean, a luxury hotel spa, and gourmet restaurants. Famous for its afternoon tea. Including a Kids and Teens Club. Lovely hotel where Winston Churchill was a guest.

• Savoy & Royal Savoy - Reid's rival hotel. Boasting a beachfront location, this luxurious resort is set in the Bay of Funchal and combines quality facilities with a central setting. Surrounded by tropical gardens and the Royal Savoy has 174 elegant suites, each with private balcony.

Telecommunications in Funchal

• Internet Access - There exist various public free Wi-Fi hotspots sponsored by the Madeiran government. One can find such locations by looking for blue and white boards with the Wi-Fi logo on them. A lot of cafes and cafes offer Wi-Fi which is usually sponsored by an ISP by the name of "Zon". These are usually password restricted but the owners are usually very friendly in providing them. One of the larger public squares by the name of "Praca do Municipio" for instance has free Wi-Fi. Other locations include: Avenida Arriaga (2 x around the Golden Gate Café and the Gothic Churche), Praca de Colombo.
• Post Office - Stamps are rarely available at vendors selling postcards. A post office (CTT Correios) is near the cathedral in the Avenida Zarco and the Rua Calouste Gulbekian near the Casino. Postcards to EU countries are €0.72 (June 2023).

Cope in Funchal

• Nivarte Barber/Hairdresser Rua das Hortas 1, Unit 102 (Piso 1) Very short walk from the center of Funchal, near the Carmo church. Enter the nondescript building at the beginning of the street and go up one flight of steps. ☎ +351 958 747 709 under €14 for men's haircut Quality and affordable haircuts for both men and women. One of the barbers, Paolo Silva speaks English, and gives the best hot towel shave on the island.

Travel Next

• Porto Santo — A wonderful quiet beach community, Porto Santo is a small island on the North-East of Madeira can be visited by either boat or plane. It is well worth a visit for it's nice small restaurants, it's long beach, and the Christopher Columbus house.
• Anywhere else on the island of Madeira — Numerous guided day-tours around the island offer pick-up from Funchal hotels. In addition, Rodoeste buses connect Funchal to points westward, and S.A.M. buses connect to points eastward.

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