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1. Museu da Quinta das Cruzes
This museum is the former residence of João Gonçalves Zarco, who discovered Madeira in 1419. The surrounding park is of botanical interest and...
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2. Jardim Botânico
On the road to Camacha, about 4km (2 1/2 miles) from Funchal, this botanical garden is one of the best in Portugal, with faraway views of the bay....
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3. Casa do Turista
Near the waterfront in Funchal, this is the best place on the island for Madeira handicrafts. On the patio, with a fountain and semitropical greenery,...
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4. Sé (Cathedral)
The most intriguing of Funchal's churches is the rustic 15th-century Sé, with its Moorish carved cedar ceiling, stone floors, Gothic arches, stained-glass...
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5. Monte Palace Tropical Garden
- This is UNIQUE. The best Botanic Garden you can find on Atlantic Ocean. Spend 2 hours there and be one of the happy turists have visited it, lately.... read more
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6. Pestana Casino Park
- This is for me one of the most beautiful hotels of Madeira Island. To stay there, near Casino (it si included on the same group)and enjoy the swiming... read more
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7. CHOUPANA HILLS RESORT & SPA
- This is for me the most beautifull SPA of Portugal, and maybe one of ten in Europe.The turists can stay in Ville (with several houses into the... read more
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8. Forum Madeira
- Large shopping center to the west of the city center in the Ajuda area. The building itself is inviting with an interesting architecture. Here... read more
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10. Palheiro Golf
- Opened in 1993, renovated in 2003. On this 18-hole course, set out over 6086 metres, there is a breathtaking view over the bay of Funchal, and... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Funchal. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
