Location: Funchal
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Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Restaurants in Funchal
1. View Point Design Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
DESIGN CENTER NINI ANDRADE SILVA is located in the emblematic building of Molhe - Fortaleza Nossa Senhora da Conceição, once the home of Gonçalves Zarco, a former Portuguese navigator and colonizer of the Madeira Archipelago. Acting and dynamic, the Design Center Nini Andrade Silva, intends to assume as a space of experiences, emotions and sharing with the best view of the city of Funchal!
2. Sao Joao do Pico Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By nzkiwi99
Stunning views, fun walk. Handy tip: While you're in the area also visit Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu and Manor Estate of the Crosses Museum (Quinta das Cruzes)... these are about 5 minutes below the fort, and have tea shops (Quinta has a cafe). This area and Monte Palace are the highlights of Funchal.
3. Edificio do Banco de Portugal
4. Sao Tiago Fort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By Jackwh1946 - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
Despite rather mixed TA reviews my wife and I thorougly enjoyed our evening dining at 'the Fort'. We arranged to be picked up from our hotel (Jardins do Lago) in their vintage Austin 10 (cost 15 euros - a taxi would have cost at least 10 euros). The driver drove us through the old town honking his horn all the way - we laughed the whole way to the restaurant. Our meal was first class so no complaints from us - however the next table were extremely unhappy - they were there before us and only received their main course as we were about to leave - they sent it straight back! Not sure what went wrong. Anyway, we would certainly return.
