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Funchal

Funchal is the sixth largest city in Portugal and a popular destination amongst tourists because of its exotic wine, pleasant weather and Cristiano Ronaldo and several other reasons.  The city gets its name from Fennel plant which is found in abundance here. There are many historical buildings, hotels and picturesque sites on the island which have attracted many famous people including Winston Churchill who found inspiration from the beauty of Funchal and created several paintings here and Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary. The city of Funchal treasures many traditional products such as the world famous Madeira wine, traditional embroidery and Pastel de Nata. There are plenty of places to roam around in the city.

Things to do and Places to go in and around Funchal   

1.      Visit Blandy’s Wine Lodge

Blandy’s Wind Lodge is the home of the Madeira’s traditional sweet wine. For liquor lovers, there is aplenty is explore in this lodge. The 45 minutes tour around the lodge can be accessed at €5 in which you will see the storage vats of the wine and a museum is also dedicated to this famous wine.  At the end of the tour, you will get to taste Blandy’s famous wine.  Interestingly, Blandy’s is preparing wines for past 200 years and they have surely excelled at it.

2.      Quinta Do Palheiro Farreiro-  Witness Funchal’s Summer charm

Because of the year round pleasant temperature of Funchal, there are many gardens in the city including Quinta Do Palheiro. These gardens are planted with more than 300 species of vibrant and sweet smelling flowers which will lighten your mood and help you in getting over the fatigue you had to bear to get the Flight to Funchal.  Some of the flowerbeds and sculpted hedges include rose garden, , French garden, Camellia Avenue, ladies’ garden, sunken garden and also a tea room. Visit this garden during late summer to witness the blooming of exotic flowers such as Wisteria and Proteas.

3.      Funchal Cathedral

The design and setting of Funchal Cathedral will take you back to Portuguese Age of Discovery. The building of the Cathedral was constructed in the early 16^th Century by making use of multi-toned pyroclastic rock quarried from the cliffs at Cabo Girão to the southwest. The roof of the cathedral is studded with classic glazed tiles which make it look like you are walking under a beautiful canopy.  You can also see the cathedral’s silver processional Cross that was donated by Manuel I, the Portuguese king.  The Wooden Choir Stalls are another attraction at the cathedral.

4.      Monte Cable Car-  Take the Flight to Funchal to enjoy the Scenic Beauty

Monte Cable Car is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city of Funchal.  The cable car takes you 600 meters above the sea level and the view from the top is nothing short of breathtaking. The Gondola lift was started in 2000 and was started to replace the railway line which became obsolete in 1943. The 15 minutes ride is all about enjoying the scenic beauty and capturing in your camera the mountains and ocean that surround the majestic city of Funchal.

5.      Monte Palace Tropical Garden- Another tropical garden of Funchal

This is a Japanese styled garden with many exotic plants and natural waterfalls to provide you rest and comfort in the lap of nature.  Around the garden, you will see remarkable azulejos that were produced in the 15th and 16th centuries. Tile panels in the garden are symbolic of the flourishing trade relations between Portugal and Japan.  The garden also has a museum on the upper floor  with exhibitions depicting African arts and on the ground floor, you will come across a large mineral collection consisting of more than 700 specimens of minerals collected from the Portuguese mainland, North America, South America, and Africa.

6.      Igreja Do Monte

Igreja Do Monte is a 18^th century church built on the site of 15^th century hermitage. The church houses is a statue of Nossa Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of the Mountain) which was originally the part of the hermitage site and has been preserved and worshipped since the establishment of Madeira. Exquisite architecture of the church is a site to look at.

7.      Enjoy the Wicker Toboggan Ride- Fastest way to reach Funchal

As soon as you reach the Upper Terminal in Monte, you find several groups of men waiting for you dressed in white suits and boaters.  To enjoy this ride, you will hop on a wicker sledge with greased wooden runners. You will be pushed all the way from Carro de Cesto road to downhill towards Funchal. This has been a tradition for more than 200 years to send your guests on an adventurous ride of two kilometers with the final point as Funchal’s Liveramento Suburb. You see, we told you this is the fastest means to reach Funchal; although a bit unconventional means to travel.

8.      Madeira Film Experience- Take ticket to Funchal for this most popular exhibition center

Situated a few meters away from Marina, Madeira Film Experience is one of a kind exhibition center cum museum with archipelago’s volcanic origins and 600 years of human history depicted in a 30-minute movie. You can see various paintings, photographs and archive footage of the history of Funchal including the wars, political decisions and famine which gave the island its identity and paved the way for a rich legacy. This museum should be your priority if you want to completely realize the airfare to Funchal.

Best Time to Visit Funchal

Talking about the weather in Madeira, it’s pleasant all around the year. Summer season is observed during the months of June and August and you can also experience occasional showers if you are planning to visit during this time of year. Months from December through February are when Funchal experiences winter season along with frequent rains and snows. Most tourists like to visit the island during the months of June and August because of bright and clear weather to visit more places of attraction. At this time you can also visit its nearby places, so book Flight from Funchal and make your visit more memorable.