Sao Pedro Travel Guide
Funchal
Popular places to visit
Museum of Natural History
See a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts dedicated to the flora and fauna of the archipelago at the oldest museum in Madeira.
Quinta das Cruzes Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Quinta das Cruzes Museum during your trip to São Pedro. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Holy Trinity Church
After visiting Holy Trinity Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in São Pedro. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Clara Monastery
Find out about the history of São Pedro with a stop at Santa Clara Monastery. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Frederico de Freitas Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Frederico de Freitas Museum during your trip to São Pedro. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.
Igreja do Colegio Sao Joao Evangelista
After visiting Igreja do Colegio Sao Joao Evangelista, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in São Pedro. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Hidden Funchal: Stories & Secrets Tour
Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour
Top hotels in Sao Pedro
The Views Baia - Adults Only
Everything was great. Beautiful hotel. The best spa with pools hot tubs and steam rooms. Food was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Caju
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
We had an amazing stay at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel. The staff couldn’t be more accommodating and friendly. Any request was granted with a smile. Our room had long views over the sea and the surroundings. We enjoyed using the rooftop pool and spa pool with the sauna and steam room. A very varied ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Quinta Funchal Gardens – Adults Only
Room was clean, staff were very helpful. Food was good. Slightly concerned there was no bath mat in the bath with an overhead shower, possible slip danger.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Brilliant staff and lovely large rooms
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Saccharum Resort
The ocean was visible .we particularly enjoyed the beach cafe. My only criticism would be lack of privacy due to transclucent glass in shower and toilet plus the the toilet for was a sliding glass panel which was very noisy during the night
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sao Pedro
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.
Old Town Funchal
If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
