Explore the best places
Miradouro do Pináculo
- country
- leisure
Rua Conde Carvalhal
9060-054, Funchal
Place from where you can enjoy a magnificent view over Funchal.
Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal
- heritage
Rua do Bispo, 21
9000-073, Funchal
Presents one of the best collections of Flemish religious painting from the 15th and 16th centuries in Portugal, with the São Tiago and São Filipe triptych standing out. The exhibition also features liturgical costumes, jewelry pieces, religious sculptures and Portuguese painting.
Jardim Botânico da Madeira
- country
- leisure
Caminho do Meio, Bom Sucesso
9064-251, Funchal
This garden is located at about three kilometres from the centre of Funchal. It has about 2000 vegetal species, including plants that exist only in the Madeira island and in other Atlantic islands such as the Azores, the Canaries and Cape Verde. There are about 100 local species, that rang from those that grow on the sunniest hillsides of the island to the typical vegetation. One may find plants as diverse as plants from the Hymalaians and tropical plants. One will find tropical and subtropical fruit trees, such as mangoes, avocados, coffee, sugar cane and more, as well as cooking …
Coliseu Figueirense
- heritage
Largo do Coliseu
3080-171, Figueira da Foz
Bullring opened in August 1985, with capacity for 6000 seats. It is used for bullfighting shows, but also for musical concerts and other cultural events.
Ciclovia de Buarcos
- country
Avenida Dom João II
3080, Buarcos
Along the beach, you can run or ride a bike on special sidewalks appropriate for it.
Lagoa da Vela
- beach
- country
Lagoa da Vela
3080, Bom Sucesso
Surrounded by the Pinhal de Quiaios and green fields, Lagoa da Vela has an elongated shape and runs parallel to the sea, about five kilometers away. It is the largest lagoon in Bom Sucesso, two kilometers long and 300 meters wide. Its depth, about five meters, makes it little vegetated. It has an abundant aquatic fauna and is connected to the Foja river through a stream.
Praia da Leirosa
- beach
Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, Leirosa
Beach inserted in a picturesque fishing village, much sought after by surfers. Typical restaurant with affordable prices. Praia da Leirosa has an immense expanse of sand and good waves for surfing or other water sports.
Porto de Recreio da Figueira da Foz
- beach
Porto de Recreio da Figueira da Foz
3080, Figueira da Foz
It has floating fingers and can welcome up to 200 boats from 6 to 15 metres, and a 120 m long dock, for service and recreational boats. It has a sailing school and small bars and restaurants.
Praia de Quiaios
- beach
Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, Praia de Quiaios
Spectacular tourist center located in an old fishing village. Beach with tourist and local affluence, with conditions for the practice of various sports. Typical restaurant, with delicious regional dishes.
Praia de Buarcos
- beach
Praia de Buarcos
3080, Buarcos
Tourist beach with lots of animation. It is located to the north of Figueira da Foz and has an extensive beach and waves called "direitaças", perfect for surf and windsurf lovers. A lot of beach bars and restaurants.