Best of Funchal & Madeira’s South Coast…

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Best of Funchal & Madeira’s South Coast…

Funchal Downtown

Funchal is a very nice and peaceful city. It was declared a city in the 1500s and is the capital city of Madeira, a magical Portuguese island archipelago in the middle of Atlantic. Funchal downtown has a great heritage and architectural value. From monuments to traditional shops, restaurants and bars, entertainment is guaranteed both day and night.
Funchal city center attractions: Promenade Avenida do Mar, Funchal Harbour, Santa Catarina Park, Funchal Municipal Garden, Blandy's Wine Lodge, Sé Cathedral, Madeira Government Palace, Funchal´s Town Hall, Colégio Church and Sacred Art Museum.
24 locals recommend
Funchal - City Center
30 Av. Arriaga
24 locals recommend
Funchal city center attractions: Promenade Avenida do Mar, Funchal Harbour, Santa Catarina Park, Funchal Municipal Garden, Blandy's Wine Lodge, Sé Cathedral, Madeira Government Palace, Funchal´s Town Hall, Colégio Church and Sacred Art Museum.
Visit Funchal Old Town - Zona Velha by day and for nightlife. Top spots to visit during the day include open traditional Farmers Market, the painted doors at Rua de Santa Maria, Madeira Story Centre, Madeira Toy Museum at Armazém do Mercado, and the litle chapel of Our Lady of Oliveira with the paintings of the famous Francisco Franco. For cocktails' bars to taste Poncha, the traditional alchoolic drink of Madeira Island, go to Zona Velha (old town) where there are several animated bars as Barreirinha Bar Café, Venda Velha Pub & Bar, Bar Number Two, 23 Vintage Bar, and Three House Rooftop Bar.
101 locals recommend
Zona Velha
1 Rua de Santa Maria
101 locals recommend
Visit Funchal Old Town - Zona Velha by day and for nightlife. Top spots to visit during the day include open traditional Farmers Market, the painted doors at Rua de Santa Maria, Madeira Story Centre, Madeira Toy Museum at Armazém do Mercado, and the litle chapel of Our Lady of Oliveira with the paintings of the famous Francisco Franco. For cocktails' bars to taste Poncha, the traditional alchoolic drink of Madeira Island, go to Zona Velha (old town) where there are several animated bars as Barreirinha Bar Café, Venda Velha Pub & Bar, Bar Number Two, 23 Vintage Bar, and Three House Rooftop Bar.

Monte by Cable Car & Toboggan Ride

Visit Monte by Funchal Cable Car that is situated at Campo Almirante Reis, nearby to Esplanada Teleférico, and close to historical center. This journey takes around 15 minutes and offers magnificent panoramic views from Funchal towards Monte. In Monte you can take the opportunity to visit the magnificent Monte Palace Tropical Gardens and also the Church of Our Lady of Monte where lays the tomb of the last Austro-Hungarian Emperor Charles I. If you have courage, try to return to Funchal by toboggan ride, and it will be an amazing experiene!
Monte attractions: Getting around, Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, and Church of Our Lady of Monte.
78 locals recommend
Funchal
78 locals recommend
Monte attractions: Getting around, Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, and Church of Our Lady of Monte.

Madeira Botanical Garden

An amazing botanical garden on the top of Madeira hills!
You can get an adventure and fabulous views through botanical garden cable car!
20 locals recommend
Jardim Botanico Cable Car
20 locals recommend
You can get an adventure and fabulous views through botanical garden cable car!

Eating in Funchal - Walking Distance

Our recommendations includes restaurants for both locals and visitants. At lunch time usually there are special prices. The prices at night could be much more expensive.
Best prices and honest Portuguese, Mediterranean and International food: picanha meat with dark beans and rice, bacalhau à brás (cod fish), alheira with egg and frie potatos, febras (pork beaf), etc. at Rua da Carreira 64A, Funchal.
23 locals recommend
Restaurante Londres
64 A Rua da Carreira
23 locals recommend
Best prices and honest Portuguese, Mediterranean and International food: picanha meat with dark beans and rice, bacalhau à brás (cod fish), alheira with egg and frie potatos, febras (pork beaf), etc. at Rua da Carreira 64A, Funchal.
Drinking and eating near the ocean: craft beers, great fish, seafood and traditional light meat dishes (picadinho, pregos, etc.). Av. Sá Carneiro
20 locals recommend
Beerhouse
Avenida Do Mar
20 locals recommend
Drinking and eating near the ocean: craft beers, great fish, seafood and traditional light meat dishes (picadinho, pregos, etc.). Av. Sá Carneiro
Cosy restaurant with typical delicious Portuguese food at Av. Sá Carneiro.
6 locals recommend
Café Restaurante Gruta
Avenida Sá Carneiro
6 locals recommend
Cosy restaurant with typical delicious Portuguese food at Av. Sá Carneiro.
Light meals near the ocean: tomato soup, salads, snacks, etc.. Av. Sá Carneiro.
6 locals recommend
Sete Mares
3 Av. Sá Carneiro
6 locals recommend
Light meals near the ocean: tomato soup, salads, snacks, etc.. Av. Sá Carneiro.
A modern multicultural, and vegan friendly restaurant that offers a taste of the world, using the freshest ingredients. Rua do Bispo, 12.
TERRA - Food Concept
A modern multicultural, and vegan friendly restaurant that offers a taste of the world, using the freshest ingredients. Rua do Bispo, 12.
A modern and Mediterranean restaurant with interesting food by Chef Júlio Pereira. Rua das Murças, 6.
11 locals recommend
Akua
6 R. Dos Murcas
11 locals recommend
A modern and Mediterranean restaurant with interesting food by Chef Júlio Pereira. Rua das Murças, 6.
Classic restaurant and great typical terrace with delicious food by Chef Amândio Gonçalves. Rua Conselheiro José Silvestre Ribeiro, 2.
10 locals recommend
il Vivaldi
2 R. Conselheiro José Silvestre Ribeiro
10 locals recommend
Classic restaurant and great typical terrace with delicious food by Chef Amândio Gonçalves. Rua Conselheiro José Silvestre Ribeiro, 2.
Cosy and nice restaurant with modern interesting food in Old Town.
37 locals recommend
Restaurante Armazém do Sal
135 R. da Alfândega
37 locals recommend
Cosy and nice restaurant with modern interesting food in Old Town.
Cosy restaurant with interesting delicious food by Chef Sérgio Camacho in Old Town.
Olivia
Cosy restaurant with interesting delicious food by Chef Sérgio Camacho in Old Town.
A food house that is a reference in Funchal in one of the pedestrian streets in the historic centre of Funchal, very close to the fortress. A very comfortable room and a nice esplanade, where you will experience the culinary art of Chef Jaime Cruz in Funchal Old Town.
16 locals recommend
Restaurante Lá ao Fundo
17A R. Portão de São Tiago
16 locals recommend
A food house that is a reference in Funchal in one of the pedestrian streets in the historic centre of Funchal, very close to the fortress. A very comfortable room and a nice esplanade, where you will experience the culinary art of Chef Jaime Cruz in Funchal Old Town.
Great typical Madeira’s food. Travessa de João Caetano 16, Funchal Old Town.
14 locals recommend
Taberna Madeira
25 Tv. do Pimenta
14 locals recommend
Great typical Madeira’s food. Travessa de João Caetano 16, Funchal Old Town.
Nice traditional Mediterranean and vegetarian friendly restaurant. Rua de São Francisco, Funchal.
Restaurante Dos Combatentes
Rua de São Francisco
Nice traditional Mediterranean and vegetarian friendly restaurant. Rua de São Francisco, Funchal.
Delicious risottos & pizzas!! Rua de São Francisco 2B, Funchal.
PORTALIANO
2B R. de São Francisco
Delicious risottos & pizzas!! Rua de São Francisco 2B, Funchal.
All you can eat Sushi Funchal at Rua de Santa Maria 162, Funchal Old Town.
Sushi Funchal Restaurant Japonès e bar
All you can eat Sushi Funchal at Rua de Santa Maria 162, Funchal Old Town.
Homemade nachos and delicious Mexican food. Rua Portão de São Tiago 34, Funchal Old Town.
Haus Mexiko
Homemade nachos and delicious Mexican food. Rua Portão de São Tiago 34, Funchal Old Town.
Cosy restaurant with Portuguese and Madeira typical food, in front of Plaza Madeira Shopping Center, Rua dos Aranhas 22, Funchal.
10 locals recommend
O Celeiro
22 R. dos Aranhas
10 locals recommend
Cosy restaurant with Portuguese and Madeira typical food, in front of Plaza Madeira Shopping Center, Rua dos Aranhas 22, Funchal.
Great sushi restaurant just in front of Sta Catarina Park, Funchal.
Nagoya
Great sushi restaurant just in front of Sta Catarina Park, Funchal.
A modern & cosy restaurant, vegan friendly with a nice esplanade in a pedestrian street for a healthy brunch and light meals. Rua da Carreira 108, Funchal.
11 locals recommend
Prima Caju
108 Rua da Carreira
11 locals recommend
A modern & cosy restaurant, vegan friendly with a nice esplanade in a pedestrian street for a healthy brunch and light meals. Rua da Carreira 108, Funchal.
Opan Dolce Vita
11 R. Maj. Reis Gomes
A Confeitaria
Delicious macarrons and beautiful sweet cakes in a charming place. Av. Arriaga, 43.
Choux Patteseirie
Delicious macarrons and beautiful sweet cakes in a charming place. Av. Arriaga, 43.
Lovely open space with great food and wine!! Rua S. Francisco, nº 12, Funchal
1811 Bistro Wine Bar
12 R. de São Francisco
Lovely open space with great food and wine!! Rua S. Francisco, nº 12, Funchal
Great and beautiful chocolates since 2014. Rua da Queimada Baixo, 11. Funchal City Center.
UauCacau
11 R. Q.Baixo
Great and beautiful chocolates since 2014. Rua da Queimada Baixo, 11. Funchal City Center.
The Ritz Madeira
Av. Arriaga, 29. Funchal City Center.
10 locals recommend
Golden Gate Grand Café
N° 29 Av. Zarco
10 locals recommend
Av. Arriaga, 29. Funchal City Center.

Best food in Funchal & Câmara de Lobos

Lido, Estrada Monumental / Hotel Area & Câmara de Lobos
Our favorite for great fish and seafood in Funchal. Amazing food, traditional fish, meat, vegan options, and much more by Chef Manuel. Great views over the ocean.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante O Clássico
239 Estrada Monumental
8 locals recommend
Our favorite for great fish and seafood in Funchal. Amazing food, traditional fish, meat, vegan options, and much more by Chef Manuel. Great views over the ocean.
Natural Swimming Pools & Fish Restaurant nearby Praia Formosa. Traditional great fish & seafood with a marvelous view over the ocean.
41 locals recommend
Doca do Cavacas
66 Rua da Ponta da Cruz
41 locals recommend
Natural Swimming Pools & Fish Restaurant nearby Praia Formosa. Traditional great fish & seafood with a marvelous view over the ocean.
Our choice for great Asiatic food with a little balcony. Entrance by Estrada Monumental, Funchal.
Indian Palace
197 Estrada Monumental
Our choice for great Asiatic food with a little balcony. Entrance by Estrada Monumental, Funchal.
Our choice for a cocktail drink in the afternoon with an amazing view over the ocean. Interesting Mediterranean and Asiatic food by Chef João Luz.
10 locals recommend
Avista Restaurant
145 Estrada Monumental
10 locals recommend
Our choice for a cocktail drink in the afternoon with an amazing view over the ocean. Interesting Mediterranean and Asiatic food by Chef João Luz.
For a special ocasion interesting Italian food and great view over the ocean.
Ristorante Villa Cipriani
For a special ocasion interesting Italian food and great view over the ocean.
Outstanding Argentinian steakhouse and great red wine. You will get a warm, passionate welcome from Marco, Andrea and their team. This place has ambience, charming atmosphere, and most importantly has phenomenal quality of food.
11 locals recommend
La Vaca Negra
12 R. Velha da Ajuda
11 locals recommend
Outstanding Argentinian steakhouse and great red wine. You will get a warm, passionate welcome from Marco, Andrea and their team. This place has ambience, charming atmosphere, and most importantly has phenomenal quality of food.
Nice restaurante with a typical terrace and honest food.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante Casal da Penha
1 Beco da Ataíde
8 locals recommend
Nice restaurante with a typical terrace and honest food.
Great pizzeria Napolitana at Tv. dos Piornais.
7 locals recommend
Pizzeria Lume
Travessa dos Piornais
7 locals recommend
Great pizzeria Napolitana at Tv. dos Piornais.
Traditional meat in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. One of the best places to try the typical “espetada” made with beef cubes in a laurel skewer and grilled on wood or charcoal. Many other restaurants have tables with iron structures applied in the center, to hang long laurel skewers in which broil the meat pieces. To accompany the dish, the locals suggest the Fried Maize “Milho Frito” and Bolo do Caco, traditionally baked on a tile or slab over fire. Other typical and most popular restaurants to eat a great “espetada” are “As Vides”, “Polar”, “Viola” or “Lagar” in Câmara de Lobos.
41 locals recommend
Restaurante Santo António
n 656 Estr. João Gonçalves Zarco
41 locals recommend
Traditional meat in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. One of the best places to try the typical “espetada” made with beef cubes in a laurel skewer and grilled on wood or charcoal. Many other restaurants have tables with iron structures applied in the center, to hang long laurel skewers in which broil the meat pieces. To accompany the dish, the locals suggest the Fried Maize “Milho Frito” and Bolo do Caco, traditionally baked on a tile or slab over fire. Other typical and most popular restaurants to eat a great “espetada” are “As Vides”, “Polar”, “Viola” or “Lagar” in Câmara de Lobos.
Traditional great fish and seafood with amazing views over the ocean in Câmara de Lobos. The most typical fish of Madeira Island is the black scabbard fish “Espada“, which swims in deep waters and has a fearsome appearance, at least when viewed in the market. However, it is also very tasty, especially when prepared the “Madeiran Way”, with passion fruit and banana sauce. Tuna is also one of the most popular fish dishes in Madeira, and is usually eaten in the form of steak. Tuna is a fish abundant in the seas around the island and hence have a strong component in the traditional cuisine of the region. The Madeiran Tuna steaks are usually prepared in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, salt and oregano. It is served with cooked or fried maize, or boiled potatoes, rice and, salad or boiled vegetables. The restaurant “O Classico” or “Doca do Cavacas” in Funchal and also the Restaurant “Maré Alta” (Machico) are some of the most popular restaurants for a great “Espada” or an amazing “Tuna Steak”.
Restaurante Praia do Vigário
Praça da Autonomia
Traditional great fish and seafood with amazing views over the ocean in Câmara de Lobos. The most typical fish of Madeira Island is the black scabbard fish “Espada“, which swims in deep waters and has a fearsome appearance, at least when viewed in the market. However, it is also very tasty, especially when prepared the “Madeiran Way”, with passion fruit and banana sauce. Tuna is also one of the most popular fish dishes in Madeira, and is usually eaten in the form of steak. Tuna is a fish abundant in the seas around the island and hence have a strong component in the traditional cuisine of the region. The Madeiran Tuna steaks are usually prepared in a marinade of olive oil, garlic, salt and oregano. It is served with cooked or fried maize, or boiled potatoes, rice and, salad or boiled vegetables. The restaurant “O Classico” or “Doca do Cavacas” in Funchal and also the Restaurant “Maré Alta” (Machico) are some of the most popular restaurants for a great “Espada” or an amazing “Tuna Steak”.
Great pizzeria Napolitana with marvelous view over Câmara de Lobos bay. R. Dr. João Abel de Freitas 59, Câmara de Lobos.
Sorrento Pizzaria
Great pizzeria Napolitana with marvelous view over Câmara de Lobos bay. R. Dr. João Abel de Freitas 59, Câmara de Lobos.
Great restaurant at Clube Turismo Beach Complex, Estrada Monumental, with a marvelous terrace over the ocean.
13 locals recommend
Atlantic
179 Estrada Monumental
13 locals recommend
Great restaurant at Clube Turismo Beach Complex, Estrada Monumental, with a marvelous terrace over the ocean.
Traditional meat - the typical “espetada” in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
17 locals recommend
As Vides Restaurant
17 R. da Achada
17 locals recommend
Traditional meat - the typical “espetada” in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
Great restaurant at Estrada Monumental 238, Funchal.
17 locals recommend
Chalet Vicente Restaurante
17 locals recommend
Great restaurant at Estrada Monumental 238, Funchal.
Delicious food by Chef Francisco Quintal in front of Palheiro Gardens at S. Gonçalo, Funchal.
Restaurante O PALHEIRO
Delicious food by Chef Francisco Quintal in front of Palheiro Gardens at S. Gonçalo, Funchal.
Frango da Guia Madeira
Nº7 Tv. do Valente
Great bar and restaurant at Naval Beach Club, Estrada Monumental, with a marvelous esplanade over the ocean.
Clube Naval do Funchal - Head Office
Rua da Quinta Calaça
Great bar and restaurant at Naval Beach Club, Estrada Monumental, with a marvelous esplanade over the ocean.
Traditional meat - the typical “espetada” in Câmara de Lobos. One of the best places to try the typical “espetada” made with beef cubes in a laurel skewer and grilled on wood or charcoal. Many other restaurants have tables with iron structures applied in the center, to hang long laurel skewers in which broil the meat pieces. To accompany the dish, the locals suggest the Fried Maize “Milho Frito” and Bolo do Caco, traditionally baked on a tile or slab over fire. Other typical and most popular restaurants to eat a great “espetada” are “As Vides”, “Polar”, “Viola” or “Santo António” in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
35 locals recommend
O Lagar
478 Estr. João Gonçalves Zarco
35 locals recommend
Traditional meat - the typical “espetada” in Câmara de Lobos. One of the best places to try the typical “espetada” made with beef cubes in a laurel skewer and grilled on wood or charcoal. Many other restaurants have tables with iron structures applied in the center, to hang long laurel skewers in which broil the meat pieces. To accompany the dish, the locals suggest the Fried Maize “Milho Frito” and Bolo do Caco, traditionally baked on a tile or slab over fire. Other typical and most popular restaurants to eat a great “espetada” are “As Vides”, “Polar”, “Viola” or “Santo António” in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.

Funchal & Câmara Lobos: Promenades, Viewpoints & Cable Cars

Funchal Promenade
Lido Promenade
Promenade Câmara de Lobos - Funchal
Rua da Praia Formosa
Botanical Garden Cable Car
Rancho Cable Car in Câmara de Lobos
Teleferico do Rancho
272 Estr. de Santa Clara
Rancho Cable Car in Câmara de Lobos
Cable Car & Beach
54 locals recommend
Fajã dos Padres
1 Estr. Padre Antônio Dinis Henrique
54 locals recommend
Cable Car & Beach
Viewpoint in Câmara de Lobos
Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados
Viewpoint in Câmara de Lobos
Visit Câmara de Lobos - It was this traditional fishing village, located just 5 kilometers from Funchal, that inspired Sir Winston Churchill to paint it. How to get there? Renting a car to explore the island is a good idea but we also have incredible and carefree tours, such as the Yellow bus or the Red bus. Curiosity about the place: The name of this parish comes from the fact that at the time of the discovery of the island loads of sea lions were sighted at that cove that still retains the same configuration. This was the first settlement established in Madeira by João Gonçalves Zarco himself, which became a parish in 1430. This land of fishermen, whose main specialty is fishing for black scabbard fish. The first «Poncha» to appear on the island was the same that is still known today as «à Pescador» in which, initially, it would have been created by the fishermen to keep warm on the cold nights of marine life, in Câmara de Lobos.
Ilhéu de Câmara de Lobos
Visit Câmara de Lobos - It was this traditional fishing village, located just 5 kilometers from Funchal, that inspired Sir Winston Churchill to paint it. How to get there? Renting a car to explore the island is a good idea but we also have incredible and carefree tours, such as the Yellow bus or the Red bus. Curiosity about the place: The name of this parish comes from the fact that at the time of the discovery of the island loads of sea lions were sighted at that cove that still retains the same configuration. This was the first settlement established in Madeira by João Gonçalves Zarco himself, which became a parish in 1430. This land of fishermen, whose main specialty is fishing for black scabbard fish. The first «Poncha» to appear on the island was the same that is still known today as «à Pescador» in which, initially, it would have been created by the fishermen to keep warm on the cold nights of marine life, in Câmara de Lobos.
18 locals recommend
Eira do Serrado Viewpoint
Estrada da Eira do Serrado
18 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Cabo Girão Skywalk
Miradouro do Cabo Girão
27 locals recommend
Funchal Viewpoint
13 locals recommend
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
1 Urbanização Pico dos Barcelos
13 locals recommend
Funchal Viewpoint

Funchal Nightlife, Drinks & Music

Funchal Old Town
69 locals recommend
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do Socorro
69 locals recommend
Funchal Old Town
Rua de Santa Maria, Funchal Old Town
24 locals recommend
Venda Velha
170 Rua de Santa Maria
24 locals recommend
Rua de Santa Maria, Funchal Old Town
Pub Number Two at Rua Dom Carlos I, 54-56, Funchal Old Town and at Estrada Monumental, 18A, Funchal
11 locals recommend
Bar Number Two
54 Rua D. Carlos I
11 locals recommend
Pub Number Two at Rua Dom Carlos I, 54-56, Funchal Old Town and at Estrada Monumental, 18A, Funchal
Funchal Old Town
13 locals recommend
23 Vintage Bar
23 Rua de Santa Maria
13 locals recommend
Funchal Old Town
Rooftop. Food. Cocktails. Rooftop cocktail bar, music & restaurant. Excellent for nightlife cocktails & brunch all day at Funchal Old Town.
10 locals recommend
Three House Hotel
2 Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot
10 locals recommend
Rooftop. Food. Cocktails. Rooftop cocktail bar, music & restaurant. Excellent for nightlife cocktails & brunch all day at Funchal Old Town.
Cocktail Bar at Lido, Funchal
NOS COPOS
Cocktail Bar at Lido, Funchal
A place to relax with ocean view at Lido Promenade, Funchal.
Qasbah - Live Music & Cocktails
Promenade do Lido
A place to relax with ocean view at Lido Promenade, Funchal.
The Revolucion Rock Bar is in the Old Town of Funchal and is an alternative establishment with a rock music influence. Counts on a diverse menu of cocktails and beverages and has a decoration with graffitis and photos. Rua de Santa Maria 144 A, Funchal Old Town
Revolucion Cocktail Bar
The Revolucion Rock Bar is in the Old Town of Funchal and is an alternative establishment with a rock music influence. Counts on a diverse menu of cocktails and beverages and has a decoration with graffitis and photos. Rua de Santa Maria 144 A, Funchal Old Town
Copacabana Disco & Garden is a charismatic Madeiran nightclub at Casino da Madeira. Copacabana is the cathedral of the madeiran night. With a sound system, lighting and video projection of excellence, this nightclub is the stage for very lively nights and theme parties. Located in the Casino da Madeira’s gardens, the Garden, also known as “Dancing Garden”, is an outdoor open space with DJ’s and occasional concerts.
Copacabana Disco Bar
Copacabana Disco & Garden is a charismatic Madeiran nightclub at Casino da Madeira. Copacabana is the cathedral of the madeiran night. With a sound system, lighting and video projection of excellence, this nightclub is the stage for very lively nights and theme parties. Located in the Casino da Madeira’s gardens, the Garden, also known as “Dancing Garden”, is an outdoor open space with DJ’s and occasional concerts.
Vespas Club at Avenida Sá Carneiro 3-7, Funchal The Vespas Club has over 30 years of existence, and with three spaces of night entertainment of different musical styles. It comprises seven bars and three distinct spaces, Vespas, Jam and Marginal. The Vespas space has a more current musical style. Jam has music from the 80s and 90s, as well as disco, funk and pop, and Marginal has techno music.
78 locals recommend
Vespas
7 Av. Sá Carneiro
78 locals recommend
Vespas Club at Avenida Sá Carneiro 3-7, Funchal The Vespas Club has over 30 years of existence, and with three spaces of night entertainment of different musical styles. It comprises seven bars and three distinct spaces, Vespas, Jam and Marginal. The Vespas space has a more current musical style. Jam has music from the 80s and 90s, as well as disco, funk and pop, and Marginal has techno music.