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Funchal
Portugal · FNC
Madeira's flower capital: levada walks and toboggan runs.
About
Funchal, officially City of Funchal, is the capital, largest city and a municipality in Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.
Source: Wikipedia — Funchal (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- hiking · world class
- nature · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- affordability · good
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan63°F10d wet
- Feb63°F9d wet
- Mar64°F13d wet
- Apr65°F12d wet
- May68°F9d wet
- Jun71°F9d wet
- Jul76°F4d wet
- Aug79°F3d wet
- Sep75°F9d wet
- Oct73°F12d wet
- Nov68°F12d wet
- Dec64°F11d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal ForestFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open RoofFrom $83 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Half day tour around Madeira IslandFrom $225 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Madeira Tour (3h) with Regional FlavoursFrom $113 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Surreal West Tour Waterfalls Natural Pools and Enchanted ForestsFrom $46 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small GroupsFrom $77 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), about 9.1 mi away.
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