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Funchal - Capital of Madeira - is a beautiful city perfect for strolling and ambling along the cobbled streets, shopping and relaxing in one of the many picturesque and tasteful restaurants and cafés. | | |
| | |  Our expert tips for your holidays in Funchal:
 Under no circumstances should you miss the experience of the colourful market with its luscious variety of exotic flowers, fruits and vegetables. With all the exotic fruits and colours you will not feel as if you were in Europe anymore.
A trip with the cablecar up to beautiful ´`Monte` and on the way back try the "basket sledge" as was normal in former times, it is a fun and unique holiday experience.
Botany lovers should not miss the opportunities to visit the Botanical Gardens of Funchal and Blandy`s Garden.
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| | |  A wine tasting of the famous Madeira Wine Company is a must!
From Funchal, you can easily reach Madeira`s Golf courses, so why not go to Madeira for a golf holiday?
You should also visit the west, north and east of Madeira island by excursion or with a rental car. As the landscape that Madeira offers is dramatic and
picturesque. Or experience the scenery on a Levada-walk, there are different walks for all levels of fitness.
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| | |  Go shopping in the beautiful city centre of Funchal and in the modern shopping centre- Madeira Shopping.
Insider Tip for typical food:
Fabrica Sto. Antonio
Travessa do Forno 27,29
9000 Funchal
Tel.: 00351 291 220 255
In this shop you will be able to find home-made jams from Madeira fruits: Banana, lemon, papaya, cherry, plum, english tomato, orange, strawberries, pineapple and grapes. You can also buy honey from Madeira, and try the famous honey cake and typical biscuits.
Shopping for ladies:
The "shoe-street" in Funchal City: Rua Tanoeiros/Rua da Alfandega. Here, you can find many shoe shops with a huge variety and choice at affordable prices.
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| | |  Restaurant Tips and Nightlife:
Doca do Cavacas – Fish restaurant, renovated in 2007, with a great terrace directly on the seaside, situated next to Pestana Grand Hotel, reservation required.
For those who like to go out at night, Funchal has many scenic cafés, bars and clubs, mostly situated near the harbour.
Atrakas: Bar, situated at the harbour of Funchal, with great views over the bay of Funchal.
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| | |  Alma Latina: bar in Funchal, near Hotel Quinta Penha França, with live music and latin amercian music.
Fashionclub Avenida: club near the marina, for all ages.
Café do Teatro: scenic café next to the theatre.
O Brians and The Kelts: Irish Pubs with live music.
NEW: CCC Bar on the promenade in the hotel zone with trendy & young visitors.
Note: all information may be subject to. changes. | |
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