Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Madeira Island

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Photo by M Mullen
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Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak
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Photo by Tracey Brownsword
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Photo by Bruce Waite
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword

Popular places to visit

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(107 reviews)

You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Things to do

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

฿1,326
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿947
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Funchal ́s Mercado dos Lavradores

Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal

฿3,220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
EPIC Madeira Canyoning Level Two

EPIC Madeira Canyoning Level Two

฿3,220
per adult
EPIC Madeira Canyoning Level Two
Santana

The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.

฿1,334
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.
Madeira Walking Food Tour

Madeira Walking Food Tour

฿1,326
per adult
Madeira Walking Food Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is ฿13,808 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿13,808
฿14,511 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
"Location, staff and clean"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25, Funchal
The price is ฿17,272 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿17,272
฿18,114 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Best place in the world"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
The price is ฿12,710 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿12,710
฿13,369 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (907 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and property. Room was just as pictured. We loved the location and the beach and beach club across the street. Only negative I would say is all the fees and automatic tips taken out. I did not like how they added tips on to all meals at the location. So if you tipped yourself they ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Saccharum Resort
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

5 out of 5
Rua Da Alfandega 9, Funchal, Maadeira
The price is ฿9,785 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿9,785
฿10,327 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"A good central location in the old town. Breakfast was amazing and we enjoyed the rooftop terrace. Rooms were well designed. However, the hotel isn't as fancy as other 5 star resorts in the Funchal! Pool is much smaller than the pictures make it look."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade, Machico, Madeira
The price is ฿16,036 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿16,036
฿16,828 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Beautiful! A lovely stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

5 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal
The price is ฿26,071 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿26,071
฿27,265 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Museum of Natural History which includes a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

Sao Pedro
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Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria
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São Roque

São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.

São Roque
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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal Travel Guide