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What to see & do
Getting there
From airport to city
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Eat & drink
Where to eat
Creative Madeiran cuisine with ocean views at Reid's Palace.
Vibrant market for passion fruit, espada fish and local specialities.
Traditional dishes in a 17th-century fort overlooking the harbour.
Fresh espada with banana and other island classics.
Contemporary Portuguese cooking in Funchal's old town.
Excellent bolo do caco and coffee in the city centre.
Things to do
Experiences
Tropical gardens with Japanese and African collections and tile panels.
Follow ancient irrigation channels through UNESCO laurel forest.
Glass-floored skywalk over one of Europe's highest sea cliffs.
Explore painted doors, street art and the cable car to Monte.
Sample exotic fruits and watch the lively morning fish market.
Boat trip to spot dolphins and whales in the Atlantic.
Where to stay
Accommodation
Legendary cliff-top hotel with gardens and Atlantic views.
Stylish design hotel in the heart of Funchal.
Friendly hostel with private rooms in Funchal's old town.
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