Funchal
Eat & Drink
Cosy atmosphere, excellent modern food & interactive - try to get a seat at the "chefs table" (eat at a counter that surrounds the kitchen and watch the chefs in action). Booking recommended.
26 locals recommend
kampo
74 R. do SabãoCosy atmosphere, excellent modern food & interactive - try to get a seat at the "chefs table" (eat at a counter that surrounds the kitchen and watch the chefs in action). Booking recommended.
Excellent prato do dia on offer daily at reasonable prices. In an square in Zona Velha (old town) opposite a beautiful little chapel.
Gavino - Restaurante Bar
Rampa do Corpo SantoExcellent prato do dia on offer daily at reasonable prices. In an square in Zona Velha (old town) opposite a beautiful little chapel.
Three House Hotel
2 Rua Brigadeiro OudinotRooftop restaurant & bar with amazing city views
Quirky rooftop bar in the hotel (outside guests welcome) with great city view. Try the Basiltini cocktail!
Sé Boutique Hotel
Nº 17 Travessa do CabidoQuirky rooftop bar in the hotel (outside guests welcome) with great city view. Try the Basiltini cocktail!
Old world fine dining restaurant in the old fort. Beatiful setting. Option of pick-up in a classic car. See their website for dinner / transport packages.
19 locals recommend
Restaurante Do Forte
3 Tv. do ForteOld world fine dining restaurant in the old fort. Beatiful setting. Option of pick-up in a classic car. See their website for dinner / transport packages.
Restaurante Beer Garden
462 Estrada MonumentalOur favourite place for the traditional dish "picado"
Tradicional Restaurant
A hidden gem popular with locals. Great seafood and daily specials.
Local dishes done to perfection. Best to order a few dishes for the table and share.
Frango da Guia Madeira
Nº7 Tv. do ValenteLocal dishes done to perfection. Best to order a few dishes for the table and share.
Akua
6 R. Dos MurcasKampo's sister restaurant, specialising in seafood
Pizzeria Lume
Travessa dos PiornaisCosy pizza place
Deserta Pequena
32 R. São João de DeusLovely upmarket restaurant in Câmara de Lobos
Kanji sushi Funchal
O Lagar
478 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoRestaurante "Abrigo do Pastor"
Estrada das CarreirasReeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Our fave Breakfast / Brunch spots
Loft Brunch e Cocktails
Estrada MonumentalVaried menu of super fresh food in huge portions
This spot is divided into two sections - one side offers brunch by day and the other side is a music venue and bar by night
12 locals recommend
Trap music bar
7 Rua do FavillaThis spot is divided into two sections - one side offers brunch by day and the other side is a music venue and bar by night
Smoothie bowls, pancakes or eggs, you pick. We usually order the brunch menu to get the best of all worlds :) They also offer lunch bowls and fresh juices. The setting and decor is beautiful with tons of care put into the choice of bowls, cups, boards etc that the food and drinks are served in.
11 locals recommend
Prima Caju
108 Rua da CarreiraSmoothie bowls, pancakes or eggs, you pick. We usually order the brunch menu to get the best of all worlds :) They also offer lunch bowls and fresh juices. The setting and decor is beautiful with tons of care put into the choice of bowls, cups, boards etc that the food and drinks are served in.
Brunch Club
Cute little brunch spot with great options
Insta worthy decor and delicious dishes at good prices - the pancakes are delish!
Mya Petit Café brunch restaurant
Insta worthy decor and delicious dishes at good prices - the pancakes are delish!
Vegan / Vegetarian Offerings (island wide)
Mundo Vegan
n°2 R. Velha da AjudaFunchal. Cute vegan cafe
In Ponta do Pargo on the far west of the island. Great vegan options by chef Louise at this BBQ restaurant. Well worth the scenic drive as the village has spectacular views.
18 locals recommend
Restaurante O Farolim
N°311 ER101In Ponta do Pargo on the far west of the island. Great vegan options by chef Louise at this BBQ restaurant. Well worth the scenic drive as the village has spectacular views.
Celeiro
15 R. do AljubeIn central Funchal near the cathedral. Tiny cafe inside health shop.
Funchal. Delicious beautifully presented food in this gorgeous restaurant
11 locals recommend
Prima Caju
108 Rua da CarreiraFunchal. Delicious beautifully presented food in this gorgeous restaurant
Loft Brunch e Cocktails
Estrada MonumentalFunchal. Brunch and cocktails
Kouve by Chef Júlio Pereira
Sightseeing
From the cable car, hovering over the city, you can enjoy the view of the bay and all of Funchal in a scene of blues, greens and oranges.
27 locals recommend
Funchal Cable Cars
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades MadeirensesFrom the cable car, hovering over the city, you can enjoy the view of the bay and all of Funchal in a scene of blues, greens and oranges.
Traditional baskets of Monte village, these were used as a mode of transport over one hundred years ago. These rides are even more fun than they look!
13 locals recommend
Carreiros do Monte - Arrival location
80 Caminho do MonteTraditional baskets of Monte village, these were used as a mode of transport over one hundred years ago. These rides are even more fun than they look!
See 150 trophies Cristiano Ronaldo has won during his career, videos and photos of highlights of his career and explore interactive content. Take pictures with a wax figure of Ronaldo. Enjoyable and impressive even if you're not a sports fan.
162 locals recommend
CR7 Museum
Nº27 Av. Sá CarneiroSee 150 trophies Cristiano Ronaldo has won during his career, videos and photos of highlights of his career and explore interactive content. Take pictures with a wax figure of Ronaldo. Enjoyable and impressive even if you're not a sports fan.
A museum situation in Funchal's old town, where you can learn about Madeiras history, from the island's volcanic origins to its discovery, pirate attacks and beautiful gardens. Has a souvenir shop and a restaurant with roof terrace.
32 locals recommend
Madeira Story Centre
27 Rua D. Carlos IA museum situation in Funchal's old town, where you can learn about Madeiras history, from the island's volcanic origins to its discovery, pirate attacks and beautiful gardens. Has a souvenir shop and a restaurant with roof terrace.
Features a huge exotic plant collection, with swans, ducks and Koi fish, as well as a historic tile collection. The tiles are exhibited in-between the plants, representing different ages and coming from palaces, churches, chapels and private properties throughout the former Portuguese empire.
166 locals recommend
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
4 Caminho do MonteFeatures a huge exotic plant collection, with swans, ducks and Koi fish, as well as a historic tile collection. The tiles are exhibited in-between the plants, representing different ages and coming from palaces, churches, chapels and private properties throughout the former Portuguese empire.
One of the oldest and biggest bookshops in Portugal, with over 107 000 titles displayed by cover over three floors. Housed in an old palace. For anyone who loves books this is a magical place where you can get lost for hours amidst culture, history and the smell of books.
Livraria Esperança
156 Rua Dos FerreirosOne of the oldest and biggest bookshops in Portugal, with over 107 000 titles displayed by cover over three floors. Housed in an old palace. For anyone who loves books this is a magical place where you can get lost for hours amidst culture, history and the smell of books.
One of the most beautiful gardens on the island, with spectacular views overlooking Funchal. The estate dates from 1881 and was created by the Reid family as their private park. The garden is home to a fascinating collection of plants from all corners of the globe. There is also a small natural history museum and a cable car that connects the gardens to Monte parish.
142 locals recommend
Madeira Botanical Garden
One of the most beautiful gardens on the island, with spectacular views overlooking Funchal. The estate dates from 1881 and was created by the Reid family as their private park. The garden is home to a fascinating collection of plants from all corners of the globe. There is also a small natural history museum and a cable car that connects the gardens to Monte parish.
Of volcanic origin, these caves are composed of a series of lava tubes, the result of an eruption that happened 890 thousand years ago. The pedestrian path has a length of 700 metres that takes around 30 minutes to view, with help of a tour guide and a maximum slope of about 19 metres.
108 locals recommend
Sao Vicente Caves
Of volcanic origin, these caves are composed of a series of lava tubes, the result of an eruption that happened 890 thousand years ago. The pedestrian path has a length of 700 metres that takes around 30 minutes to view, with help of a tour guide and a maximum slope of about 19 metres.
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
4 Calçada do PicoFascinating history of photography combined with a really interesting collection of historic pictures of Madeira and it's people
Photographia – Museu “Vicentes”
43 Rua da CarreiraFascinating history of photography combined with a really interesting collection of historic pictures of Madeira and it's people
Armazem do Mercado
28 R. Hospital VelhoBanana Museum of Madeira (BAM)
Museu A Cidade do Acucar
Praça De ColomboFor the Kids
Various swimming pools, three waterslides, four fast slides, a rapid river and children's pools. There are also bird shows as well as a café.
8 locals recommend
Aquaparque Madeira
Various swimming pools, three waterslides, four fast slides, a rapid river and children's pools. There are also bird shows as well as a café.
Located in Caniçal, the Whale Museum tells the history of whale hunting and industry in Madeira. The museum houses a collection that includes utensils, whales and dolphins in life-size models and 3D movies. Scientific research projects are also promoted by this institution with the aim of protecting marine life around the archipelago.
63 locals recommend
Whale Museum
nº1 R. Garcia MonizLocated in Caniçal, the Whale Museum tells the history of whale hunting and industry in Madeira. The museum houses a collection that includes utensils, whales and dolphins in life-size models and 3D movies. Scientific research projects are also promoted by this institution with the aim of protecting marine life around the archipelago.
A museum with a difference in a relaxed space, combining art and fun! The museum combines the science of visual perception with the magic of illusion and makes everything seem possible. Photographs are allowed and even encouraged in this space for all ages.
3D FUN ART MUSEUM
24 Rua do SurdoA museum with a difference in a relaxed space, combining art and fun! The museum combines the science of visual perception with the magic of illusion and makes everything seem possible. Photographs are allowed and even encouraged in this space for all ages.
Equipped with a children's park with obstacle course and biplane as well as sporting facilities and a cafe, or take a picnic.
6 locals recommend
Quinta Magnolia
10, 9000 Rua Dr. PitaEquipped with a children's park with obstacle course and biplane as well as sporting facilities and a cafe, or take a picnic.
Madeira Climbing Center
26E Rua Conde CarvalhalBoulder climbing gym in funchal
Café Fortaleza
Beaches and Swimming Spots
Praia Formosa
Doca do Cavacas. Gorgeous picturesque natural pools. Nice for kids. Also has sea access. There is a fee to enter. Buy a card with multiple entries to an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
10 locals recommend
Piscinas naturais
66 Rua da Ponta da CruzDoca do Cavacas. Gorgeous picturesque natural pools. Nice for kids. Also has sea access. There is a fee to enter. Buy a card with multiple entries to an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
Public swimming pools with adults and kids pools. Buy a card for multiple entries for an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
39 locals recommend
Lido Bathing Complex
11 R. do GorgulhoPublic swimming pools with adults and kids pools. Buy a card for multiple entries for an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
Public swimming pools with adults and kids pools. Buy a card for multiple entries for an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
13 locals recommend
Complexo Balnear da Ponta Gorda
Public swimming pools with adults and kids pools. Buy a card for multiple entries for an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
Public sea access. Buy a card for multiple entries for an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
10 locals recommend
Complexo Balnear Barreirinha
281 Rua de Santa MariaPublic sea access. Buy a card for multiple entries for an assortment of pools in Funchal to save.
Romantic
Til Spa
31 R. do CastanheiroTil Spa
31 R. do CastanheiroThe Vine Hotel
27 R. dos AranhasPORTALIANO
2B R. de São Francisco