Place to visit
Funchal Cable Car, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Funchal Cable Car is a gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal (Teleférico do Funchal). Interests: Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal · Mountains
- Local name
- Teleférico do Funchal
- Where
- Portugal · Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9060-190, Funchal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 13 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 08:45-17:45
- Price
- 14.5 EUR 1 way;20 EUR both ways
- Website
- madeiracablecar.com
- Run by
- Teleféricos da Madeira S.A.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 32.66134, -16.90119
What it is and where
Funchal Cable Car is a gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal (Teleférico do Funchal). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Funchal, where this site lists 82 more places to see, 2.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 32.66134, -16.90119; the nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Teleféricos da Madeira S.A.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Mountains places in Portugal. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Funchal Cable Car is April to October.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebPossible10:50
- MarPossible11:46
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:08
- JulBest time13:57
- AugBest time13:12
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Portugal
To enter Portugal there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Portugal checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Madeira Botanical GardenBotanical garden537 m
- Teleférico do Jardim Botânico da MadeiraMountains1.1 km
- Mercado dos LavradoresMarket in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal1.4 km
- Monte Palace Tropical GardenBotanical garden at Funchal, Madeira1.4 km
- Sacred Art Museum of FunchalArt museum in Funchal, Madeira1.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Mountains
- Pico Ruivo: highest peak on the Madeira Islands
- Pico do Areeiro: Madeira island's third highest peak
- Torre: Highest point of continental Portugal
- Cabeço Gordo: mountain and stratovolcano which forms the island of Faial
- Fóia
- Pico da Esperança: mountain in São Jorge, Azores, Portugal
Every Portugal place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Funchal Cable Car?
It is a gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal (Teleférico do Funchal in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Funchal Cable Car?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52.
How do you get to Funchal Cable Car?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 13 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Portugal is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Portugal map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Madeira Botanical Garden, Teleférico do Jardim Botânico da Madeira, Mercado dos Lavradores. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
Keep reading
- Funchal82 places to see in and around Funchal, Portugal: Pico Ruivo, Pico do Areeiro, Cabo Girão. Best time: April to October.
- Mountains212 places for mountains in Portugal, from Pico Ruivo to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PortugalBefore travelling to Portugal: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Portugal is in the EU and Sch…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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