Nearest beach:
beach at 2.0 Metres
Car:
recommended
Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts.Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Funchal is located in an absolutely unique area.The amphitheatre of Funchal city begins at the harbour and rises almost 1200 m high on gentle slopes. This provides a natural shelter and was what once attracted the first settlers.The best harbour and the best climate combined with an excellent geographical position allowed Funchal to have a rapid population growth.
Today Funchal is a very modern city with over 104.000 inhabitants. This does however mean that traffic congestion in the centre can become sometimes quite confusing.The city can easily be explored by foot and the apartment is convenient located 10 min driving/bus from Funchal.