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Top 17 places to visit in Funchal

  1. 4.8· 7,085 reviewsFree entry120 tours include this
    Pico do Arieiro — places to visit in Funchal

    Pico do Arieiro is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.8· 16,975 reviews218 tours include this
    Cabo Girão — places to visit in Funchal

    Cabo Girão is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.9· 9,847 reviews85 tours include this
    Porto Moniz — places to visit in Funchal

    Porto Moniz is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 4.9· 4,122 reviews7 tours include this
    Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre — places to visit in Funchal

    Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.8· 3,356 reviews105 tours include this
    Machico — places to visit in Funchal

    Machico is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.8· 1,680 reviews28 tours include this
    Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras) — places to visit in Funchal

    Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.5· 229 reviews12 tours include this
    Monte Palace Tropical Gardens — places to visit in Funchal

    Monte Palace Tropical Gardens is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 4.9· 314 reviews13 tours include this
    Madeira Botanical Gardens — places to visit in Funchal

    Madeira Botanical Gardens is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 4.8· 589 reviews17 tours include this
    Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte) — places to visit in Funchal

    Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.6· 862 reviews46 tours include this
    Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint (Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos) — places to visit in Funchal

    Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint (Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. 4.6· 192 reviewsFree entry22 tours include this
    Eira do Serrado — places to visit in Funchal

    Eira do Serrado is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. 4.8· 663 reviewsFree entry28 tours include this
    Portela Viewpoint (Miradouro da Portela) — places to visit in Funchal

    Portela Viewpoint (Miradouro da Portela) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. 4.3· 909 reviews16 tours include this
    Sé Cathedral of Funchal — places to visit in Funchal

    Sé Cathedral of Funchal is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. 5.0· 1 reviews1 tour includes this
    Madeira Story Centre — places to visit in Funchal

    Madeira Story Centre is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. Armazém do Mercado — places to visit in Funchal

    Armazém do Mercado is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  16. Museum of Natural History (Municipal Museum of Funchal) — places to visit in Funchal

    Museum of Natural History (Municipal Museum of Funchal) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  17. Santa Maria de Colombo — places to visit in Funchal

    Santa Maria de Colombo is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Funchal. The dedicated guide is being written — see Funchal experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Funchal has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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