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General Information
Funchal is the capital of the autonomous region of Madeira. Its name comes from "Funcho", fennel, very abundant in the region, which gives the city its characteristic odour.
Climate
Like the whole of Madeira it has a sub-tropical climate. The average maximum temperature is 20 º C and minimum 15 º C. Most rainfall occurs between November and January.
Funchal is the capital of the autonomous region of Madeira. Its name comes from "Funcho", fennel, very abundant in the region, which gives the city its characteristic odour.
Climate
Like the whole of Madeira it has a sub-tropical climate. The average maximum temperature is 20 º C and minimum 15 º C. Most rainfall occurs between November and January.
Country and People
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HistoryAccording to mythology, Neptune created the island with a mixture of lava and of salt, but no remains were found in volcanoes. Other legends say that Madeira was part of the continent of Lemuria and remained as testimony to their existence after sinking into the sea or that the first inhabitants of the island were a loving couple, Robert Machin and Anne Efert noble, shipwrecked after being banished from England.
What we do know for sure is that the official discoverer of the island (and founder of the city of Funchal) was the explorer João Gonçalves Zarco, in 1421. Funchal acquired city status in 1508 from King Manuel I. In the sixteenth century it became a major port on the route between the colonies of European countries, and the city prospered. Funchal has been the place chosen by number of historical figures to stay there for a period of calm and relaxation, including Captain Kidd, the sailor James Cook, the Empress Sissi, Charles, Archduke of Austria, and Winston Churchill.
Getting Around
Airports
Funchal Airport (FNC) is located in the city of Santa Cruz, and is one of the most dangerous in the world due to limited landing space by the proximity of the mountains. The port of Funchal receives the most traffic in Madeira and the second most in Portugal.
Funchal Airport (FNC) is located in the city of Santa Cruz, and is one of the most dangerous in the world due to limited landing space by the proximity of the mountains. The port of Funchal receives the most traffic in Madeira and the second most in Portugal.
Discover and Enjoy
Holidays in Funchal can be spent in a relaxing way, however there are lots of recreational options available like water sports, golf, fishing and paragliding.
There are many historic buildings and sight located here noted for their architecture and beauty, including:
Some other interesting places to visit are:
• The Cathedral, XVI century
• The Fortress of Santiago, the sixteenth century
• The Quinta das Cruzes Museum, archaeological
• Blandy's Garden, on the outskirts of the city
• The Museum of Sacred Art
• The Quinta das Cruzes Museum
• Santa Catarina Park
• The Regional Government Palace (late XVII)
• The Regional Assembly
• The City Hall of Funchal (Palacio del Conde Carvalhal)
There are many historic buildings and sight located here noted for their architecture and beauty, including:
Some other interesting places to visit are:
• The Cathedral, XVI century
• The Fortress of Santiago, the sixteenth century
• The Quinta das Cruzes Museum, archaeological
• Blandy's Garden, on the outskirts of the city
• The Museum of Sacred Art
• The Quinta das Cruzes Museum
• Santa Catarina Park
• The Regional Government Palace (late XVII)
• The Regional Assembly
• The City Hall of Funchal (Palacio del Conde Carvalhal)
Funchal Most popular things to do
Hotel reviews for hotels in Funchal
It is a very large hotel complex, but nice laid out. Everything very clean, we had breakfast, here it was sometimes very busy.
mainly German and English in the plant, little children.
not everyone at the front desk speaks German, better it is in English.
rather small, but everything was there. Also advantageous with the fridge.
from the street heard very little.
safe costs extra.
Wfir lived raised ground floor, beautiful is above.
Almost too much staff for breakfast, the plates etc. were imme... Read more
in February 12
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Gerlinde, Age 46-50, Friends
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On the day of arrival was my birthday and I was very delighted, as it in the afternoon at the door knocked and a wine cooler with content and a nice map vorbeigebracht was. This individual and gracious service continued over the whole vacation fort. All attachments are very well maintained and nicely decorated. There are several lobbies, a play corner, a reading room. Schedule a beautiful, individual hotel, well run and attractive. We felt very much at ease and gladly come again.
In the fir... Read more
in January 12
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Annette, Age 46-50, Couple
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the hotel is very new and very well maintained. It is located directly at the 'shore' promenade at the end the'hotel street' from Funchal.
very nice and new. Parquet floors. Beautiful LEDlightning concept. Tasteful color Concept. Fridge. Bathroom with glass pane the room (with blinds verhängbar): you can from the bath to the sea. With such a new hotel I had even better Soundproofing to the neighbors desired.
Except for the somewhat bad reaction to a Wi-Fi-Failure (whole 24 hour...) just good ... Read more
in February 12
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Gerald, Age 31-35, Couple
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wonderfully located on a hill surrounded by a small park with mini golf course. Fantastic view of Funchal. Very clean and refined.
the rooms were could have been a bit bigger. Bathroom top, separated toilet. As safe didn't work it was immediately exchanged. Perhaps you should think about the old TV against flat screens exchange.
Immediately upon the check in there was a German speaking receptionist. This was always during our stay during the day present, which complaints and information very ... Read more
in February 12
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Winfried, Age 61-65, Couple
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Wonderful entire hotel arrangement, held in an elegant romantic bright architectural style. Bordered by a huge exotic flower trees and Sträucherpracht inclusive structurally lower set ' Tropelwald ' the insight into the variety the palm trees and rare wildlife permit.
extremely maintained in Auße -N and inside area of zurvorkommendem friendly staff.
Mostly German and English not quite ' teenage verweilendes audience'. But nightly peace guaranteed. Despite summer break we were probably the onl... Read more
in February 12
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Peter, Age 51-55, Family
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