Mercado dos Lavradores
Funchal's Art Deco market, with stalls of exotic fruit and flowers upstairs and the black scabbard fish on display in the fish hall.
Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
Funchal's Art Deco market, with stalls of exotic fruit and flowers upstairs and the black scabbard fish on display in the fish hall.
The old fishermen's quarter, where artists have painted the doors of Rua de Santa Maria; full of small restaurants and bars at night.
A late 15th-century cathedral in the centre, with a Manueline exterior and a remarkable carved cedar ceiling inside.
A 15-minute cable car ride from the seafront to Monte, over rooftops and gardens, with the bay opening up below.
Lush gardens with lakes, tiles and exotic plants at Monte, next to the church and the start of the wicker toboggan ride down to Funchal.
Terraced gardens above the city with native laurel forest plants, cacti and tropical species, and a sweeping view of the bay.