Location: Funchal
Top Things to do in Funchal
What to do and see in Funchal, Madeira Islands: The Best Other Outdoor Activities
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. Madeira Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Adventure Park Madeira was created with the aim of providing unforgettable moments of leisure activities by performing radical, favoring the contact with nature.With the aim of providing those who seek to escape, dizziness, escape from everyday life, the practice of an activity in contact with nature, in absolute respect for the environment and safety standards, come with us to experience activities such as: Canopy, Slide, abseiling, climbing, canyoning, mountain biking, Walking.With the purpose of strengthening the Group spirit, we are also carrying out activities aimed at team building, as well as ATL.In cooperation with The Funchal Ecological Park are also involved in the recovery of space that is a plus for us and for all those who visit us.Contact us and Enjoy unique moments for you and your family, bring your friends too!
2. Gnomos da Atlantida
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Welcome to Gnomos da Atlantida, we are a dive centre located in the Funchal in Madeira. We offer a big range of dives from the very first pool sessions getting you prepared for the ocean... All the way too using Full Face Masks for the more experienced divers. We also are available on Skype and FaceTime/iMessenger, please email for the details
3. Summer Indication
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
We are located on Madeira island and we performe activities related to the sea and we aim above all to provide our customers the opportunity to enjoy and create real memories in relation to all the surroundings this idyllic island offers us: sea, sun, good weather, good mood, happiness, well-being by Stand Up Paddle, Windsurf, Surf and Sailing lessons.
4. Levada Da Serra Do Faial
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By peterannelies - Scotland, United Kingdom
We were staying at Valle Paraizo close to Camacha and close to this levada; so it was our first and second walks - in different directions. On the second trip (towards choupana from valle paraizo) we combined it with a return walk on the lower levada dos tornos. These stretches were easy walking, level (of course) along the dry levada, and passed through trees and around valleys - with good views down to the sea and across the little villages and communities. We thoroughly enjoyed it. There is good bus access at valle paraizo and camacha; at choupana we saw a taxi hoping for passengers and walked down beneath the football stadium to another road that does have bus service into Funchal. Nice and close to Funchal; no tunnels or dangerous drops in the parts we did. We downloaded the walkme app to help track progress and where to get on and off the levada.
5. Pocas Do Gomes/Doca Do Cavacas
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Fish_McFish - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We passed this place on a walk from Camara Do Lobos to Praia Formosa and decided to go back (using the Yellow Bus!) for a day of kicking back and maybe a swim. It's set in an area of natural rock pools and looks great. It's also a lot cheaper than the main Lido, at about 8.60Euro for 2 beds and an umbrella (with entrance too). My partner set herself up off to the side and I went off for a swim in one of the rock pools (taking my underwater camera and a snorkel). The water is cold, and does take some getting used to (unless you're a local who just throws themself in off seemingly any surface!) However once you are in it is crystal clear and clean. Well worth a good while to snorkel around the main pool, and you might get lucky and see a baby shark (they don't bite, and I certainly never saw it even try!). There's several types of, mostly, small fish, but compared to snorkeling in Greece (Or even Pacific side of Mexico!) this was paradise! Later on we popped out for some lunch and a drink, but we made the mistake of having a couple of Ponchas. Once back at the pool I thought I'd try the sea part, I couldn't even get in due to it being rougher than it looks and colder than I expected, I ended up slicing one of my fingers on the rocks, so be careful! That said if you don't drink Poncha before attempting to go in you'll probably have better luck than I did! All in all, when we return to Funchal this will be where we go for a kick back and relax type day.
6. Jardim Municipal
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Pelourinho - Arendal, Norway
Subtropical and beautiful mature park for a relaxing experience. Visit the Esplanada cafe for a juice, a cocktail, a beer og some simple food. Lovely. Often Classical music around lunchtime. Lovely place!
