Why go
- Municipality in Madeira, Portugal.
History
Funchal, officially City of Funchal, is the capital, largest city and a municipality in Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.
Where to stay
Estrada Monumental 139, São Martinho, 9000-098 Funchal, Portugal · belmond.com
Av. do Infante 25 B, São Martinho, 9004-542 Funchal, Portugal · savoysignature.com
Indoor
Rua Dr. Pita 3, São Martinho, 9000-089 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
R. do Castanheiro 31, São Martinho, 9000-081 Funchal, Portugal · castanheiroboutiquehotel.com
Rua da Carreira 112, São Martinho, 9000-042 Funchal, Portugal · hotelcaju.com
Estrada Monumental 147, São Martinho, 9004-532 Funchal, Portugal · portobay.com
R. Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 21, São Martinho, 9004-565 Funchal, Portugal · portobay.com
Praia dos Reis Magos, 9125-024 Caniço de Baixo, Portugal · riu.com
Rua de Leichlingen 7, São Martinho, 9004-537 Funchal, Portugal · portobay.com
R. do Gorgulho 15 17, São Martinho, 9000-107 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
R. da Quinta Calaça 1, São Martinho, 9004-530 Funchal, Portugal · grupocardoso.pt
Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 50, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal · portobay.com
Tv. da Quinta Calaça 6, São Martinho, 9000-693 Funchal, Portugal · regencycliff.com
Rua da Ponta da Cruz 23, São Martinho, 9000-103 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
R. dos Aranhas 27, São Martinho, 9000-044 Funchal, Portugal · hotelthevine.com
R. João de Deus 24, 9050-027 Funchal, Portugal · turim-hotels.com
R. do Gorgulho 1, São Martinho, 9004-504 Funchal, Portugal · barcelo.com
R. da Alfândega 9, São Martinho, 9000-059 Funchal, Portugal · barcelo.com
Rua de Leichlingen 2, São Martinho, 9000-003 Funchal, Portugal · meliamadeira.com
Largo António Nobre nº 1, São Martinho, 9004-531 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
R. das Maravilhas 74, 9000-177 Funchal, Portugal · theviewshotels.pt
Estrada Monumental 175 177, São Martinho, 9000-100 Funchal, Portugal · madeira.vidamarresorts.com
9060-321 Funchal, Portugal · villaboanovaverdebymhm.traveleto.com
Rua Dr. Pita 6, São Martinho, 9000-089 Funchal, Portugal · enotel.com
Rua do Cabrestante 25, São Martinho, 9000-105 Funchal, Portugal · goldenresidencehotel.com.pt
Estrada Monumental 335, São Martinho, 9000-236 Funchal, Portugal · orcapraia.com
R. Carvalho Araùjo 8, São Martinho, 9000-022 Funchal, Portugal · hotelnext.pt
Praça CR7, Av. Sá Carneiro, São Martinho, 9000-017 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
Rua Imperatriz D.ª Amélia, São Martinho, 9004-513 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
Praia Formosa, São Martinho, 9000-247 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
Tv. dos Piornais 33, São Martinho, 9000-246 Funchal, Portugal · hoteisportu.com
R. Bela São Tiago 70, 9060-400 Funchal, Portugal · quintabelasaotiago.pt
Estrada Monumental 302, São Martinho, 9000-100 Funchal, Portugal · muthuhotelsmgm.com
Estrada Monumental 275, São Martinho, 9000-250 Funchal, Portugal · pestana.com
Azinhaga da Casa Branca 7, São Martinho, 9004-543 Funchal, Portugal · savoysignature.com
Caminho do Monte 192, Monte, 9050-288 Funchal, Portugal
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Funchal · ilgallodoro.portobay.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Small but mighty Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 35 Rua Direita, Funchal, 9050-450 · instagram.com
African, Restaurant · Mozambique Food Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:30-15:00,18:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-15:30,18:00-22:30 · 35 Rua do Vale D'Ajuda, São Martinho, 9000-116 · instagram.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th-Su 11:00-00:00; We 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 161 Avenida Mário Soares, Funchal, 9000-723 · burgerking.pt
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal · kfc.pt
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal · pansandcompany.pt
Pastel De Nata, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 45 Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal, 9024-501 · nata7.com
Venezuelan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 07:00-24:00 · 9 Caminho da Ponte, Funchal · multidelicias.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal · tacobell.pt
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa-Su 09:30-13:30 Features: vegan options · 138 Rua dos Ferreiros, Funchal, 9000-082 · jacahostel.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-24:00 · 86 Rua da Levada dos Barreiros, Funchal, 9000-161 · restaurantecentralgrill.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00; Sa,PH 18:00-22:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 39 Rua dos… · informalfoodexperience.com
Asian, Japanese, Noodles, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-16:00, 19:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 15 Rua dos… · kirita.pt
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00,18:00-22:00, Su off · 2 Avenida Zarco, Funchal, 9000-069 · konsaisushi.pt
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-23:00 · 6 Rua do Sabão, Funchal, 9000-058 · yukifunchal.pt
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6 Rua dos Murças, Funchal, 9000-058 · akuafunchal.pt
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 348 Estrada Monumental, São Martinho, 9000-100 · alfornomadeira.com
Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Beco do Ataide, Funchal, 9000-014 · casaldapenha.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 84 Estrada Avelino Pinto, Caniço, 9125-024 · namasteindia.pt
Fish, Noodle, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 12 Rua de João Gago,… · ocalhau.com
Snackbar, Snack, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00 · 110 Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia, Funchal, 9000-018 · instagram.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 28 Avenida do Infante, Funchal, 9000-015 · whynotgrill.com
Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa-Su,PH 12:00-17:00 · Avenida Arriaga, Funchal · zenfilipinoflavours.com
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 49 Rua da Conceição, Funchal, 9050-026
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · Rua Doutor João Brito Câmara, Funchal
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 258 Estrada Monumental, Funchal, 9000-126
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 49 Rua da Conceição, Funchal, 9050-026 · instagram.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 Features: vegan options · 232 Rua da Carreira, Funchal, 9000-042 · nuarestaurant.com
Fine Dining, Regional, Portuguese, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00, 18:30-23:00; Su 18:30-23:00 · 135 Rua da Alfândega, Funchal
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 45 Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal, 9024-501
Diner, Local, Portuguese, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 33 Rua do Pombal, 9050-444
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · Funchal
Coffee, Beer, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-17:30 Features: step-free access · Funchal, 9020-105
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu off Features: outdoor seating · 57 Estrada Ponta de Oliveira, Caniço, 9125-035
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal
Cuban, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Funchal · facebook.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 334 Estrada Monumental, 9000-100 · bugaramenportugal.pt
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Bar And Grill restaurant · 3 Avenida Sá Carneiro, Funchal · carvaogrillhouse.com
AçAí, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 45 Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal, 9024-501 · friic.pt
Food Court · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 114A Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia, Funchal,… · arraial.gallerias.pt
Fusion Portuguese-Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 18:00-22:00
American, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Crepe, French, International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00 · Rua do Bom Jesus, Funchal
Cake, Portuguese, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-23:00; Sa-Su 15:00-23:00 · 16-A Rua do Bom Jesus
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · Caminho de Santa Quitéria, Funchal
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Airports
Madeira Airport Cristiano Ronaldo (FNC) 15 km to the centre
Funchal, 30, PT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 21 airlines (Air Berlin, Condor Flugdienst, TAP Portugal, TUIfly…) · direct flights to 30 destinations incl. Lisbon, London, Vienna, Ponta Delgada, Porto… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 21 airlines, 30 direct destinations
- Air Berlin AB (A321, 737-800, A320, A330-200) · 6 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Leipzig, Munich, Vienna, Zurich
- Condor Flugdienst DE (32S, A321, 757) · 6 routes: Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, Stuttgart
- TAP Portugal TP (A319, Fokker 100, A320, A321, A330-200, Dash 8-400) · 6 routes: Caracas, Lisbon, London, Ponta Delgada*, Porto, Vienna*
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 5 routes: Cologne, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mulhouse, Stuttgart
- SATA International S4 (Fokker 100, A319, A320, Dash 8-400, A321) · 4 routes: Gran Canaria*, Lisbon*, Ponta Delgada*, Porto*
- Transavia France TO (75W, 737-800) · 4 routes: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Porto
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Bristol, Lisbon, London
- Jet2.com LS (737-300, 737-800, 75W) · 3 routes: East Midlands, Leeds, Manchester
- Binter Canarias NT (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Gran Canaria, Ponta Delgada
- Monarch Airlines ZB (A321, A320) · 2 routes: Birmingham, London
- Aigle Azur ZI (A320) · 1 route: Paris
- Austrian Airlines OS (A321) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Germania ST (A319) · 1 route: Bremen
- Harmony Airways HQ (A319, A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Luxair LG (737-800) · 1 route: Luxemburg
- Niki HG (A321) · 1 route: Vienna
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A320) · 1 route: Zurich*
- Thomsonfly BY (75W) · 1 route: Glasgow
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Travel Service QS (737-800) · 1 route: Prague
- US Airways US (A319, A320) · 1 route: Lisbon*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Funchal
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre · Porto Santo Line
Funchal – Porto Santo
Ferry route · Porto Santo Line
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Funchal, Madeira Island — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Funchal, 0.7 km); routes include Funchal – Porto Santo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Funchal, Madeira Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Fractional, jet card · Citation, Phenom, Challenger, Global · The European arm of NetJets, based in Lisbon.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing