Description Funchal

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Funchal is unique for its diversity, from the sea to the mountains, from fruits to flowers and embroidery to basket carts, all influenced by its tropical climate, which allows for unique productions and activities.

The current city combines a recent past and a remote past, the alleys, the lanes, streets and alleys, the extensive squares with sea and mountain views show the cultural and historical nobility of our city.

In the heart of this Old Town, is located the Chapel of Corpo Santo, one of the few fourteenth century buildings that has survived to the present day. In this place you will also find one of the oldest streets in the city, Rua de Santa Maria, which hosts several local businesses, such as the typical Hat Factory, which has been operating for more than 60 years in the same space, or the Factory of Boots of Villainous .

When you follow the cobbled path of this street, you will arrive at the beautiful Socorro Church. At the top, there is also a small viewpoint, which allows you to enjoy a beautiful city landscape.

The nightlife in the Old Town is currently a major attraction where art and fun come together, as the streets in this area have undergone an artistic intervention by local and foreign artists (a project "Arte de Portas Abertas") that represents one of the facets of the city's culture and urban art.

At the heart of the city's bay, Praça do Povo presents passers-by with majestic views of the Atlantic and the glimpse of the unforgettable foothills of Funchal. Surrounding this sheath, there are leisure areas, recreational and sports spaces, pedantic rest benches, green carpets of plants and flowers that line the entire pedestrian path.

In Funchal, more precisely in Monte, you will find a very special type of transport, the “basket car”, which is a unique experience not to be missed.

In the 20th century, the connection between Funchal and Monte was made by a steam train. His travels were a memorable experience for those who visited us and the memories of that time are still present in the city's imagination. Almost a century later, there is another unique way to get to Monte: via the cable car