Cristina´s Funchal Guide
Food Scene
Delicious curries, tuna tataki and a brilliant use of local ingredients with an exotic twist.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurante Lá ao Fundo
17A R. Portão de São TiagoDelicious curries, tuna tataki and a brilliant use of local ingredients with an exotic twist.
Restaurante Gavião Novo
131 Rua de Santa MariaFresh fish and seafood. Excellent choice wines
Restaurante Do Forte
3 Tv. do ForteFantastic location by sea and food
Pamilihan ng mga Magsasaka
Our market
Great Portuguese fresh bread and cakes, open every day 8-23h
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Padaria Pastelaria Mariazinha
125b R. Conde CarvalhalGreat Portuguese fresh bread and cakes, open every day 8-23h
kampo
74 R. do SabãoLocal Chef serving fresh food in a trendy cosy atmosphere
Focusing on sea and seafood, their tuna is amazing and so are the prawns
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Akua
6 R. Dos MurcasFocusing on sea and seafood, their tuna is amazing and so are the prawns
William Restaurant
139 Estrada MonumentalMichelin star with a great view
Reids Palace Hotel
Iconic Tea on the Veranda or a drink in the cocktail bar is a must
Go when the weather is nice and sit right by the cliff edge with amazing views in a beautiful tropical garden.
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Avista Restaurant
145 Estrada MonumentalGo when the weather is nice and sit right by the cliff edge with amazing views in a beautiful tropical garden.
Lovely alfresco dining right on top of the sea. Try the fresh tuna and seafood linguini
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Atlantic
179 Estrada MonumentalLovely alfresco dining right on top of the sea. Try the fresh tuna and seafood linguini
Nice place for lunch with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Prima Caju
108 Rua da CarreiraNice place for lunch with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options
Restaurante Santa Maria Funchal
145 Rua de Santa MariaSushi in the old town of Funchal
Love this place, staff are so friendly and it makes a nice change for the mediterranean diet
Window to Asia
Love this place, staff are so friendly and it makes a nice change for the mediterranean diet
Drinks & Nightlife
Poncha bar - the traditional rum and passion fuit drink of Madeira
Great Live music, salds and hamburgers. the Mojito is amazing
69 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do SocorroGreat Live music, salds and hamburgers. the Mojito is amazing
Mercearia da Poncha
154 Rua de Santa MariaAuthentic poncha cocktails and lively atmosphere well into the night on weekends
Go for drinks on the rooftop, amazing place to watch the sunset
Three House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Go for drinks on the rooftop, amazing place to watch the sunset
Sightseeing
Rua de Santa Maria
Rua de Santa MariaPainters doors and artistic scene
Marina Funchal
Marina do FunchalWhale & Dolphin Tours - Amazing experience
PR1 Vereda do Areeiro
Praia do Caniçal
9 R. do PescadorAmazing Beach
Miradouro da Vila Guida
93A R. Conde CarvalhalGreat Views in this small garden of Funchal
Walk the Ponta de S Lourenço trail, then swim in the beach of Cais do Sardinha and after a delicious lunch you can take a boat back and see the beautiful coast.
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Cais do Sardinha
Walk the Ponta de S Lourenço trail, then swim in the beach of Cais do Sardinha and after a delicious lunch you can take a boat back and see the beautiful coast.
Parks & Nature
Miradouro da Vila Guida
93A R. Conde CarvalhalStunning views from this small garden near us
Madeira Botanical Garden
All the plants and flowers of Madeira
Levada do Alecrim
Amazing walk with a swim in the waterfall
PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo
Achada do TeixeiraWalk between the two highest peaks of Madeira
Arts & Culture
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Avenida ArriagaMadeira Orchestra concerts
Mudas Museu Arte Contemporanea
Museum in a wonderful setting
Shopping
Madeira Embroidery
Centro Comercial Anadia
27 Rua Do Visconde De AnadiaHand made embroidery made in Madeira. They have collaborated with Chanel so you might find some nice baby clothes
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bordal
77 Rua Dr. Fernão de OrnelasHand made embroidery made in Madeira. They have collaborated with Chanel so you might find some nice baby clothes
Swimming in the Sea
Walk to the best swimming place in Funchal, 2-4 minutes away from our place
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do Socorro
Forte de São Tiago
8 Tv. do ForteSwim with us locals all year here in S Tiago beach
Fajã dos Padres
1 Estr. Padre Antônio Dinis HenriqueSeaside fruit plantation with a wild beach and fresh fish