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Being the largest city of the Madeira Islands in Portugal, a weekend won't be enough for a vacation to Funchal. There are a plethora of things to do in Funchal. The city has a lot to offer tourists and travelers. You'll learn about the local culture and people. Pico do Arieiro is one of the main attractions if you love sightseeing and beautiful views. If you love museums or art, visit the Caravel Art Center and the Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu museum. And, of course, if you love the beaches, you can visit Marina Bay and have fun snorkeling and swimming. For an even better experience, stay in one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Funchal, Portugal.
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The capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago, Funchal is renowned for its mountains, blue sea, lush plant life, historical sites, and wine cellars. Apart from that, the city is also famous for the hospitality from the locals, which is a true representation of the country’s chill vibes. This is one of the many reasons people from all over the world love visiting this mesmerizing island. With that being said, to make your life a tad bit easy with all the planning, here’s a list of the best things to do in Funchal, Portugal. The city of beautiful wonders awaits you to experience the beauty that Funchal offers!
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Funchal is the biggest city in Portugal, and also the capital of its autonomous region of Madeira. It is one of the most well-known tourist spots in the country. The first settlers named the city Funchal which means 'fennel' because of the abundant growth of the plant in the area. It is also known for having a lot of museums, historical sites and beautiful street arts where tourists can take a lot of pictures for their Instagram accounts. If you have plans on visiting this lovely city, your visit won't be complete without getting a souvenir and giveaway stuff for your friends, relatives and family members. To give you an idea on what to buy in Funchal, Portugal, we've come up with a list of things to consider buying. Let's look at them below!
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Beautiful Funchal, the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, is famous for its soccer export, Cristiano Ronaldo. But apart from that, this jewel of a city, nestled in an amphitheatre of mountains and facing the crystal blue Atlantic, has more to offer than its soccer reputation. The sunny coast has banana plantations and gardens with flowers that bloom all year round. A main port of call for cruise ships, it is not unusual to see many pulling into the harbour. Tourists in Funchal come here to dive, surf, take boat trips, swim with dolphins or go on whale-watching excursions and the spectacular Atlantic ocean is a perfect backdrop to many adventures. Funchal comes alive at night, with bars and clubs that offer great music and ambience. Come New Year's and Christmas, the city folk celebrate in style, with twinkling lights around the city and fireworks that light up the sky. For wine-lovers, visit during the wine festival. The sunny climate is perfect for wine and its reputation as one of the safest and cleanest cities in Europe makes this a great spot to have your wine without worrying about getting back safely. With lovely cobbled streets and many 4/5-star hotels lining the pavement, Funchal is an interesting mix of new and old. Intrigued by the city? Then pick one of our selected hotels to choose from as your accommodation during your visit there.

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