Holidays in Funchal, Madeira

Funchal, the coastal city on the south coast of Madeira, is located in a lovely bay facing the deep blue Atlantic Ocean with a backdrop of dramatic mountains.

When on holiday in Funchal there are many activities for you to enjoy; diving in the crystal waters, surfing the waves, boat trips, swimming with dolphins and even whale-watching. Explore the narrow cobbled streets and busy squares, or take 'Levada' walks along the mini-canals.

Not to be missed on Funchal holidays is the cable car ride up to Monte situated in the hills above the city. With its beautiful palaces and rural surroundings this is an exciting way to show Madeira's hidden beauty without doing any harm to the environment.

There are restaurants aplenty spread all over the city of Funchal and the rest of the island. The difficulty is making the right choice for both your taste buds and wallet! And the good thing about Madeira's nightlife - it hasn't submitted to the rhythm of tourist life. Partying is mainly on the weekend though many hotels offer various themed evenings open to the public.