Funchal

With a picturesque harbor framed by a rugged mountain backdrop, Funchal is the largest city and capital of Portugal’s Madeira region. The city offers a variety of historical and cultural attractions, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A meandering promenade lined with palm trees, restaurants, and cafes winds through the old town, which is filled with colorful buildings and shops. Summer is the best time to visit, when the weather is warm enough to go for a swim in the ocean.
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1Madeira Botanical Garden

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Nature & Parks
Gardens
The Botanical Garden of Madeira is a well-known tourist attraction on the island with an extensive collection of plants from around the world. The garden has beautiful views of the landscape as well as a glasshouse that features tropical plants from all over the world.

2Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)

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Blandy's Wine Lodge is a distillery located in the former Franciscan monastery of Adegas de Sao Francisco. The lodge was given special trading rights with Britain in the 17th century, and today it is home to a number of British-Madeiran wine companies. Visitors can see how wine is made at Blandy's Wine Lodge, and they can also taste a variety of Vinho Madeira products. Tours are available in different languages.
Av. Arriaga 28, 9000-064 Funchal, Portugalhttps://www.blandyswinelodge.com/

3Santa Catarina Park

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Large, garden-like park with diverse trees, flower beds & walkways, plus a lake with ducks & swans.
Av. do Infante 18, 9000-015 Funchal, Portugalhttp://www.cm-funchal.pt/

4CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum

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The CR7 Museum is a must-see for any football fan and an important pilgrimage site for admirers of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. It houses a vast collection of trophies, medals and other memorabilia from the Cristiano Ronaldo's glittering career, including letters from around the world.
Praça CR7, Av. Sá Carneiro Nº27, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugalhttps://www.museucr7.com/

5Palheiro Gardens

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Gardens
Landscaped green space showcasing tropical plants in a hillside venue overlooking the ocean.
Caminho da Quinta do Palheiro , 32 São Gonçalo, 9060-255 Funchal, Portugalhttps://www.palheironatureestate.com/palheiro-gardens.html

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1Armazém do Sal

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Portuguese restaurant
Funchal restaurant Armazém do Sal offers excellent, unpretentious fare that is sure to please. The five-course 'extra value' tasting menu at €35 is a real bargain.
R. da Alfândega 135, 9000-059 Funchal, Portugalhttp://www.armazemdosal.com/

2Restaurante Do Forte

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If you want to enjoy some great food while in Funchal, look no further than Restaurante Do Forte. They have a great location in one of the citys most popular spots and their food is always creative and well-presented. They often feature interesting events, so you can easily find a set menu that fits the occasion.
Tv. do Forte 3, 9060-123 Funchal, Portugalhttp://forte.restaurant/

3Leeno's Bar & Restaurant

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This restaurant, located in the bustling Funchal district, serves up some of the best Mediterranean and European dishes around. The focus is always on using the most fresh and quality ingredients, resulting in dishes that are truly special. Indulge in grilled sirloin steak or black scabbard with prawns; both are mouth-watering choices. There's also a wide variety of other lunch and dinner dishes to try, as well as scrumptious brunch options on weekends.
Rua de Leichlingen 30, 9000-003 Funchal, Portugalhttps://www.leenos.pt/

4Restaurante Mozart

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Restaurante Mozart is a restaurant with a symphony menu that features dishes inspired by European cuisines and composers. Some of the choices on the menu include octopus carpaccio as an appetizer and duck breast with citrus sauce as the main course. For dessert, try passion fruit souffle with ice cream.
R. Dom Carlos I 50, 9060-051 Funchal, Portugalhttps://mozart.restaurant/

5Sabor da Índia

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Indian restaurant
Sabor da India is a fantastic Indian restaurant with set menus and servers who are always happy to help. It's perfect for vegetarians, who won't be disappointed by the delicious food on offer.
Rampa do Lido 8 Loja A, 9000-106 Funchal, Portugal

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