Guidebook for Funchal
Food Scene
Restaurants, tea house, bakery, ice cream... good food around Funchal
Beautiful seaview in a 16th century fort.
Good food, but not very large portions.
Good prices (especially at lunch time).
19 locals recommend
Restaurante Do Forte
3 Tv. do ForteBeautiful seaview in a 16th century fort.
Good food, but not very large portions.
Good prices (especially at lunch time).
Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro
Rua da Ponta da CruzGood fish and seafood.
Large portions.
Restaurante O Jango
Fresh food, fresh fish, good portions.
For all rice based dishes and a magnificent seaview. They also have light snacks avalable during the afternoon.
10 locals recommend
Restaurante Riso - Risottoria Del Mundo
274 Rua de Santa MariaFor all rice based dishes and a magnificent seaview. They also have light snacks avalable during the afternoon.
Rua de Santa Maria 155
Padaria Mariazinha - Bakery open until 10 pm.
Best italian ice cream in Funchal, I recommend the "Tarte Delícia" flavour (chocolate and orange) and the "Mister Nico" (chocolate and peanuts) but they are all great!
Gelataria Italiana da Lorenzo
5 Largo do PhelpsBest italian ice cream in Funchal, I recommend the "Tarte Delícia" flavour (chocolate and orange) and the "Mister Nico" (chocolate and peanuts) but they are all great!
Restaurante Estrela Do Mar
nr Largo do Corpo SantoVaried menu, great service. Known for their flambés.
Restaurante Mozart
50 Rua D. Carlos IFine dining.
Best tea house in Funchal. You can drink it there, along with some snacks or buy some to bring home with you.
6 locals recommend
Loja do Chá Madeira • Tea House Madeira ®
33 R. do SabãoBest tea house in Funchal. You can drink it there, along with some snacks or buy some to bring home with you.
Xarambinha Pizzeria Expresso
16 Largo do Corpo SantoGood pizzas, good steak and tuna steak, excellent tiramisu.
Sightseeing
The nearest beach to the apartment along with the neighbouring Praia de São Tiago (3 minutes walking). You can see pictures of this beach in the listing. It has an entrance fee.
13 locals recommend
Praia da Barreirinha
3 Largo do SocorroThe nearest beach to the apartment along with the neighbouring Praia de São Tiago (3 minutes walking). You can see pictures of this beach in the listing. It has an entrance fee.
The nearest beach to the apartment, along with the neighbouring Praia da Barreirinha (3 minutes walking). Free entrance.
Praia São Tiago
3 Tv. do ForteThe nearest beach to the apartment, along with the neighbouring Praia da Barreirinha (3 minutes walking). Free entrance.
Entertainment & Activities
Marina Funchal
Marina do FunchalThis is where you can go on boat trips or whale/dolphin watching
Shopping
Rua Fernão de Ornelas 100
Main shopping street of Funchal, shops, coffee shops and pastry shops.
Farmers' Market open daily (closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day). Great place to buy fresh fruit (including tropical local fruits like papaya or anona), vegetables and fish. If you decide to buy something, always ask for the price in advance.
155 locals recommend
Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market open daily (closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day). Great place to buy fresh fruit (including tropical local fruits like papaya or anona), vegetables and fish. If you decide to buy something, always ask for the price in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great sea view, very popular, it often has live music shows outdoors.
69 locals recommend
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do SocorroGreat sea view, very popular, it often has live music shows outdoors.
Great bar for the local drinks: poncha regional, poncha de maracujá (passion-fruit based), nikita and others. A favorite with the locals, with outdoor seating.
24 locals recommend
Venda Velha
170 Rua de Santa MariaGreat bar for the local drinks: poncha regional, poncha de maracujá (passion-fruit based), nikita and others. A favorite with the locals, with outdoor seating.