Funchal Travel Guide
Portugal
Funchal is Madeira’s capital and largest city, with a population of 100,847. It sits on the island’s south coast and is the main urban base for exploring Madeira.
Most visitors arrive via Madeira Airport (FNC). The nearest coastal options include the Clube de Turismo da Madeira, 3.3 kilometres away, Praia Formosa, 4 kilometres away, and beaches around Caniço, Santa Cruz and Ribeira Brava. Inland, Poço dos Chefes is a river beach in Curral das Freiras, 7 kilometres from Funchal.
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Know before you go
Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +351
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Portugal, but not mandatory. Service charges are not usually included in bills.
Best time to visit Funchal
Jan
17°13Feb
17°10Mar
17°17Apr
19°11May
19°14Jun
21°10Jul
24°4Aug
26°2Sep
23°11Oct
23°14Nov
20°10Dec
17°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Funchal
Clube de Turismo da Madeira
3.3 km away
Funchal Naval Club Bathing Complex
3.8 km away
Praia Formosa
4 km away
Poço Dos Chefes
7 km away
Garajau beach
7.4 km away
Cana Vieira beach
8.7 km away
Reis Magos
9.6 km away
bathing place located on the Portuguese coast in the municipality/city Santa Cruz in the region of Madeira,
Ribeira Brava beach
13.4 km away
Things to do in Funchal
Estádio do Marítimo
football stadium
2.4 km
Estádio da Madeira
stadium arena
3.9 km
Museu CR7
history museum
2.7 km
3.3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte
roman catholic place of worship
2.3 km
Igreja do Colégio
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Casino da Madeira
casino
2.6 km
Museu de História Natural do Funchal
history museum
2.2 km
Getting there
Madeira Airport · 14.2 km
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