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Funchal

The city of of flowers and gardens!

 

 

About Funchal

 

A municipality with 76.15 km² of area and 111892 inhabitants (2011).

Funchal

The name of Funchal derives from Foeniculum vulgare plant, the fennel plant. Despite the abundance of fennel it was the sugar that provided the development of a sustainable economy in the city of Funchal and throughout the island.

The Madeira Wine succeeded the sugar, becoming one of the symbols of the region nowadays. Sugar and wine production in Funchal become indispensable to the local economy and their icons were embedded in the coat of arms of the city.

Funchal was one of the first captaincies of Madeira, with the first appointed captain João Gonçalves Zarco - one of the main navigators who discovered the archipelago - who in 1425, settled in the city with his family.

The development of Funchal allowed the city to quickly evolve from autonomous parishes to a village and later to a municipality, being elevated to city in 1508. In 1835, due to the growth and degree of prosperity of the city, Funchal developed to the limits it has now and it is limited by the Santana municipalities, Câmara de Lobos and Santa Cruz.

The city has become a key trade point in the center of the Atlantic, allowing trade, culture and experiences exchanges. Funchal is unique for its diversity, from the sea to the mountains, from the fruits to the flowers and from the embroidery to the wicker toboggans, all influenced by its tropical climate, which allows unique productions and activities.

 

Location in Madeira

Funchal is located inside a natural amphitheater-shaped valley formed by the bay, formed by mountains to the north and east and volcanic peaks to the west, which means that the urbanized area of the city extends from sea level up to the 800 meters elevation, with the mountains to the north reaching around 1818 meters of altitude at the highest points of the central mountain range of the island.

 

Viewpoints

Miradouro da Nazaré

Address: Rua dos Estados Unidos da América 46, 9000-512 Funchal.
Altitude: 164m
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Miradouro do Pináculo

Address: Rua Conde Carvalhal, 9060-406 São Gonçalo, Funchal.
Altitude: 283m
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Miradouro da Vila Guida

Address: Rua Conde Carvalhal, 9060-174 Funchal.
Altitude: 64m
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Miradouro do Forte do Pico

Address: Calçada do Pico 7, 9000-206 Funchal.
Altitude: 112m
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Miradouro das Babosas

Address: Largo das Babosas 9050-541 Funchal.
Altitude: 563m
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Miradouro do Socorro

Address: Rua de Santa Maria, 9060-291 Funchal.
Altitude: 20m
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Miradouro da Eira do Serrado

Address: Eira Do Serrado, 9000-421 Funchal.
Altitude: 1095m
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Miradouros do Paredão

Address: Montado do Paredão, Funchal.
Altitude: 1450m
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Miradouro das Neves

Address: ER204, São Gonçalo, 9060-202 Funchal.
Altitude: 357m
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Miradouro do Pico Alto

Address: ER103, Parque Ecológico do Funchal.
Altitude: 1129m
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Miradouro do Curral dos Romeiros

Address: ER201, Caminho dos Pretos, Funchal.
Altitude: 773m
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Miradouro de São Roque

Address: Caminho da Igreja Nova, 9020-122 Funchal.
Altitude: 338m
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Miradouro do Jardim Panorâmico

Address: Estrada Monumental 348, 9000-109 Funchal.
Altitude: 62m
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Miradouro dos Marmeleiros

Address: Vereda do Miradouro 25, 9050-516 Funchal.
Altitude: 383m
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Miradouro do Pico dos Barcelos

Address: Urbanização Pico dos Barcelos 1, 9020-262 Funchal.
Altitude: 355m
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Miradouro do Vale das Neves

Address: Rua do Vale das Neves, São Gonçalo, 9060-406 Funchal.
Altitude: 297m
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Miradouro do Lazareto

Address: Caminho do Lazareto 52, 9060-019 Funchal.
Altitude: 57m
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Miradouro do Pico de São Gonçalo

Address: Rua Pico de São Gonçalo, 9060-423 Funchal.
Altitude: 191m
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Miradouro do Terreiro da Luta

Address: ER201, Caminho dos Pretos, Funchal.
Altitude: 867m
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Miradouro Largo Padre Pita Ferreira

Address: Rua Nova da Igreja 32, 9060-206 Funchal.
Altitude: 175m
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Miradouro do Lombo da Quinta

Address: Estrada da Camacha 173, 9060-010 Funchal.
Altitude: 456m
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Miradouro da Achada

Address: Estrada Dr. João Abel de Freitas, 9000-208 Funchal.
Altitude: 152m
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Miradouro da Quinta das Cruzes

Address: Rua das Cruzes 24, 9000-025 Funchal.
Altitude: 57m
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Miradouro da Quinta Vigia

Address: Av. do Infante 1, 9000-015 Funchal.
Altitude: 35m
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Miradouro do Ilheu da Pontinha

Address: Estrada Dr. João Abel de Freitas, 9000-208 Funchal.
Altitude: 15m
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Miradouro do Parque de Santa Catarina

Address: Av. Sá Carneiro 3, 9000-015 Funchal.
Altitude: 23m
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Miradouro do Lido

Address: Rua de Leichlingen 9, 9000-003 Funchal.
Altitude: 12m
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Miradouro do Pico

Address: Caminho do Pico, Monte 9050-210 Funchal.
Altitude: 552m
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Miradouro da Tabaiba

Address: Caminho do Lombo, 9050-285 Funchal.
Altitude: 275m
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Museums

CR7 Museum

Address: Praça do Mar, Av. Sá Carneiro, 9004-518 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 639 880

Email: museucr7@hotmail.com

Website: museucr7.com

Madeira Photography Museum

Address: Rua da Carreira 43, 9000-042 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 145 325

Email: mfm-avicentes-se@madeira.gov.pt

Facebook: @mfmvicentes

Electricity Museum "Casa da Luz"

Address: Rua Casa da Luz 2, 9000-061 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 800 221 187

Email: mcl@eem.pt

Facebook: @museucasadaluz

Sugar City Museum

Address: Praça Colombo, 9000-057 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 211 037

Email: museu.acucar@cm-funchal.pt

Facebook: @MuseuCidadedoAcucar

Madeira Story Centre

Address: Rua D. Carlos I, 27, 9060-051 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 639 081

Email: info@madeirastorycentre.com

Website: madeirastorycentre.com

Sacred Art Museum

Address: Rua do Bispo. 21, 9000-073 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 228 900

Email: masf@netmadeira.com

Website: masf.pt

Madeira Optics Museum

Address: Rua das Pretas 51, 9000-049 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 220 694

Email: info@madeiraopticsmuseum.com

Website: madeiraopticsmuseum.com

Universe of Memories of João Carlos Abreu

Address: Calçada do Pico 4, 9000-206 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 225 122

Email: universodememorias@madeira.gov.pt

Facebook: @universodememorias

Madeira Military Museum

Address: Largo da República, 9000-900 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 204 900

Email: musmilmadeira@exercito.pt

Facebook: @museumilitardamadeira

Museum of Natural History

Address: Rua da Mouraria 31, 9004-546 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 229 761

Email: mmf@cm-funchal.pt

Facebook: @Museu-História-Natural

Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum

Address: Rua São João de Deus 13, 9000-028 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 211 090

Email: museu.franco@cm-funchal.pt

Facebook: @henriquefranciscofranco

Monte Palace Museum

Address: Caminho do Monte, 174, 9050-288 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 780 800

Email: info@montepalacemadeira.com

Website: montepalace.com

Quinta das Cruzes Museum

Address: Calçada do Pico, nº1, 9000-206 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 740 670

Email: mqc.drc.sretc@gov-madeira.pt

Website: mqc.madeira.gov.pt

Frederico de Freitas House Museum

Address: Calçada de Santa Clara nº7, 9000-036 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 202 570

Email: cmffreitas.drc.sretc@gov-madeira.pt

Facebook: @cmfredericofreitas

Natural History Museum (Botanical Garden)

Address: Caminho do Meio, Bom Sucesso 9064-512 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 211 200

Email: ifcn@madeira.gov.pt

Website: ifcn.madeira.gov.pt

Monte Railway Museum

Address: Largo da Fonte, 9050-288 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 211 000

Email: ebmf@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Madeira Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts

Address: Rua Do Visconde De Anadia 44, 9050-020 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 211 600

Email: ivbam.sra@gov-madeira.pt

Website: ivbam.gov-madeira.pt

Madeira Toy Museum

Address: Rua Latino Coelho 39, 9060-155 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 640 645

Email: museu@armazemdomercado.com

Website: armazemdomercado.com

3D Fun Art Museum

Address: Rua do Surdo 24, 9000-223 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 224 745

Email: info@3dfunart.com

Facebook: @3dfunart

Website: 3dfunart.com

Madeira Wine Museum

Address: Adegas de S. Francisco, Avenida Arriaga 28, 9000-064 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 740 100

Email: info@oldblandyswinelodge.com

Facebook: @BlandysWineLodge

Website: blandyswinelodge.com

Mary Jane Wilson Museum

Address: Rua do Carmo, nº 56-61, 9050-019 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 225 492

Email: irmawilson@netmadeira.com

 

Monuments & Statues

São João Baptista do Pico Fortress

Address: Calçada do Pico 7, 9000-206 Funchal.
Construction: 1600s
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

São Lourenço Palace

Address: Av. Zarco, 9000-059 Funchal.
Construction: 1490s
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Phone: +351 291 202 530

Email: gabrr.palacio@gmail.com

Pillar of Banger

Address: Av. Do Mar, 9000-054 Funchal.
Construction: 1789
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Statue of Pope John Paul II

Address: Rua Doutor António José de Almeida, 9000-062 Funchal.
Construction: 1995
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Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre

Address: Avenida Arriaga, 9000-061 Funchal.
Construction: 1888
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Phone: +351 291 215 130

Email: teatro.municipal@cm-funchal.pt

Website: teatro.cm-funchal.pt

Angel of ASSICOM Square

Address: Estrada Monumental 456, 9000-024 Funchal.
Construction: 2004
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Funchal City Hall

Address: Praça do Município, 9004-512 Funchal.
Construction: 1758
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Phone: +351 291 211 000

Email: cmf@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Cristiano Ronaldo Statue

Address: Praça do Mar, Av. Sá Carneiro, 9004-518 Funchal.
Construction: 2014
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Phone: +351 291 639 880

Email: museucr7@hotmail.com

Website: museucr7.com

Shrine of Our Lady of Peace

Address: ER201, Caminho dos Pretos, Funchal.
Construction: 1917
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Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi)

Address: Av. do Infante 28, 9000-015 Funchal.
Construction: 1893
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São Tiago Fortress

Address: Rua do Portão de São Tiago, 9060-250 Funchal.
Construction: 1614
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Phone: +351 291 211 830

Email: mac.drac.srt@gov-madeira.pt

Website: cultura.madeira-edu.pt

João Gonçalves Zarco Monument

Address: Avenida Zarco, 9000-059 Funchal.
Construction: 1934
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Largo do Monte Fountain

Address: Largo da Fonte, 9050-288 Funchal.
Construction: 1897
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Jesuit College of Funchal

Address: Rua dos Ferreiros, 9000-039 Funchal.
Construction: 1569
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Phone: +351 291 705 060

Email: colegio@aauma.pt

Website: colegiodosjesuitas.pt

Rotunda do Infante Fountain

Address: Rotunda do Infante, Avenida Arriaga, 9000-015 Funchal.
Construction: 1945
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City Gates

Address: Largo dos Varadouros 4, 9000-503 Funchal.
Construction: 1690
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Infante Dom Henrique Statue

Address: Rotunda do Infante, Avenida Arriaga, 9000-015 Funchal.
Construction: 1947
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Legislative Assembly of Madeira

Address: Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9000-059 Funchal.
Construction: 1519
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Phone: +351 291 210 500

Email: alram@alram.pt

Website: alram.pt

 

Parks, Gardens & others

Parque de Santa Catarina

Address: Av. Sá Carneiro 3, 9000-015 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Parque Municipal do Monte

Address: 288, Caminho do Monte 192, Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Jardim Panorâmico

Address: Estrada Monumental 227, 9000-250 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Jardim de Santa Luzia

Address: Rua 31 de Janeiro, 9050-063 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Quinta Magnólia

Address: Rua Dr. Pita 10, 9000, Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Jardim do Lido

Address: Rua do Gorgulho, 9000-107 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Jardim Municipal do Funchal

Address: Rua Ivens 11, 9000-050 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Jardim do Almirante Reis

Address: Rua do Almirante Reis 9060-190 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 231 502

Email: parquesjardins@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Jardim Tropical Monte Palace

Address: Caminho do Monte, 174, 9050-288 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 780 800

Email: info@montepalacemadeira.com

Website: montepalace.com

Quinta Palmeira

Address: Rua da Levada de Stª Luzia 31A, 9050-430 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 221 091

Email: eduardowelsh@yahoo.com

Parque Ecológico do Funchal

Address: ER103, Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 784 700

Email: pecof@cm-funchal.pt

Facebook: @Parque-Ecológico

Palheiro Gardens

Address: Caminho da Quinta do Palheiro, 32, 9060-255 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 793 044

Email: gardens@palheiroestate.com

Website: palheiroestate.com

Madeira Botanical Garden

Address: Caminho do Meio 9060-345 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 211 200

Email: jardimbotanico.sra@gov-madeira.pt

Quinta da Boa Vista

Address: Rua do Lombo da Boavista 19A, 9060-173 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 220 468

Email: patrickgarton@hotmail.com

Quinta Vigia

Address: Av. do Infante 1, 9000-015 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 214 660

Website: madeira.gov.pt

Lido Bathing Complex

Address: Rua do Gorgulho 11, 9000-107 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 706 950

Email: geral@frentemarfunchal.pt

Website: frentemarfunchal.com

Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex

Address: Passeio Público Maritimo, Ponta Gorda, 9000-758 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 706 950

Email: geral@frentemarfunchal.pt

Website: frentemarfunchal.com

Doca do Cavacas Bathing Complex

Address: Rua da Ponta da Cruz, 9000-250 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 706 950

Email: geral@frentemarfunchal.pt

Website: frentemarfunchal.com

Barreirinha Bathing Complex

Address: Largo do Socorro, 9060-305 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 706 950

Email: geral@frentemarfunchal.pt

Website: frentemarfunchal.com

Praia Formosa

Address: Praia Formosa, 9000-247 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 706 950

Email: geral@frentemarfunchal.pt

Website: frentemarfunchal.com

São Tiago Beach

Address: Rua do Portão de Santiago, 9060-250 Funchal.
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Phone: +351 291 706 950

Email: geral@frentemarfunchal.pt

Website: frentemarfunchal.com

 

Chapels & Churches

Sé Cathedral of Funchal

Address: Rua do Aljube 39, 9000-067 Funchal.
Construction: 1514
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Phone: +351 291 228 155

Email: secatedralfunchal@sapo.pt

Website: sefunchal.com

Church of Our Lady of Monte

Address: Rua do Aljube 39, 9000-067 Funchal.
Construction: 1818
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Phone: +351 291 783 877

Email: paroquiadomonte@gmail.com

Facebook: @paroquiansmonte

College Church (Church of St. John the Evangelist)

Address: Largo do Colégio, 9000-000 Funchal.
Construction: 1578
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Phone: +351 291 233 534

Email: igrejadocolegio@sapo.pt

Facebook: igrejadocolegio.pt

Capela das Neves

Address: Caminho das Neves, 9060-202 São Gonçalo, Funchal.
Construction: 1600s
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São Roque Church

Address: Caminho da Igreja Nova 14, 9020-312 Funchal.
Construction: 1800s
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Phone: +351 291 753 511

Email: paroquiasaoroque@sapo.pt

Facebook: @paroquia.roque

Santa Catarina Chapel

Address: Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 1629, 9000-052 Funchal.
Construction: 1425
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Phone: +351 291 211 000

Email: cmf@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

São Pedro Church

Address: Rua de São Pedro 1, 9000-219 Funchal.
Construction: 1743
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Phone: +351 291 222 523

Almas Pobres Chapel (Poor Souls)

Address: Tv. das Capuchinhas 15, 9000-030 Funchal.
Construction: 1781
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Phone: +351 291 211 000

Carmo Church

Address: Rua do Carmo, 9000-660 Funchal.
Construction: 1660
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Phone: +351 291 223 935

Email: funchal@carmelitas.pt

Website: funchal.carmelitas.pt

Boa Viagem Chapel

Address: Rua da Boa Viagem, 9060-027 Funchal.
Construction: 1655
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Phone: +351 291 211 000

Email: cmf@cm-funchal.pt

Website: cm-funchal.pt

Corpo Santo Chapel

Address: Largo do Corpo Santo, 9060-075 Funchal.
Construction: 1600s
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Phone: +351 291 741 429

Nossa Senhora do Socorro Church

Address: Rua de Santa Maria 281, 9060-291 Funchal.
Construction: 1768
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Phone: +351 291 220 550

Email: santamariamaiorp@gmail.com

Facebook: @Santa-Maria-Maior

São Martinho Church

Address: Caminho da Igreja Nova, 9000-273 Funchal.
Construction: 1918
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Phone: +351 291 772 753

Email: paroquiamartinho@gmail.com

Website: paroquiasmartinho.com

Holy Trinity Church

Address: Rua do Quebra Costas 18, 9000-034 Funchal.
Construction: 1822
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Phone: +351 291 222 334

Email: htcmadeira@gmail.com

Website: holytrinitychurchmadeira.com

Santo António Church

Address: Caminho de Santo António, 9020-040 Funchal.
Construction: 1890
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Phone: +351 291 709 400

Email: jfsantonio@sapo.pt

Website: jf-santoantonio.pt

 

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