# Things to see in Funchal (Portugal): 82 places and when to go

> Funchal is a city in Portugal with around 205,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 82 places in and around it, mainly Nature (30), Hiking (20), Mountains (14). The best known are Pico Ruivo, Pico do Areeiro and Cabo Girão. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/funchal/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 32.65, -16.88
- **Population:** About 205,000
- **Places:** 82 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (30) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/senderismo/) (20) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/montana/) (14) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (10) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) (5) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/playa/) (5)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** FNC Funchal, 11 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Pico Ruivo, at 1,862 m.

## What to see in Funchal

The places in and around Funchal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Pico Ruivo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ruivo/): Highest peak on the Madeira Islands · 13 km
- [Pico do Areeiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/arieiro/): Madeira island's third highest peak · 11 km
- [Cabo Girão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/girao-cape-protected-area/): Protected area in Madeira, Portugal · 11 km
- [Cathedral of Funchal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/se-do-funchal/): Cathedral in Funchal, Madeira Island · 2.7 km
- [Museu CR7](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-cr7/): Museum of Cristiano Ronaldo · 3.2 km
- [Madeira Botanical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/jardin-botanico-de-madeira-ingeniero-rui-vieira/): Botanical garden · 2.0 km
- [Pico das Torres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/torres/): Nature · Mountains · 12 km
- [Madeira Natural Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/madeira-natural-park/): Protected area in Portugal · 14 km
- [Christ the King](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/christ/): Statue in Garajau, Madeira · 3.0 km
- [Funchal Cable Car](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/funchal-cable-car/): Gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal · 2.4 km
- [Fort of São Tiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/forte-de-sao-tiago/): Fortress in Funchal, Madeira · 1.8 km
- [Sacred Art Museum of Funchal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-de-arte-sacra/): Art museum in Funchal, Madeira · 2.7 km
- [Mercado dos Lavradores](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/mercado-dos-lavradores/): Market in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal · 2.2 km
- [Garajau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/tern-partial-nature-reserve/): Protected area in Portugal · 2.3 km
- [Achada do Teixeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/achada-do-teixeira/): Nature · Mountains · 13 km
- [Farol da Ponta de São Jorge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/farol-de-sao-jorge/): Lighthouse in Madeira, Portugal · 21 km
- [Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/farol-de-sao-lourenco/): Lighthouse in Madeira, Portugal · 23 km
- [Ribeira Brava Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ribeira-brava/): Lighthouse in Madeira, Portugal · 17 km
- [Teleférico do Jardim Botânico da Madeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/botanical-garden-cable-car/): Mountains · 2.8 km
- [Furnas do Cavalum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/furnas-do-cavalum/): Cave system in Madeira, Portugal · 13 km
- [São Vicente Caves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/grutas-de-s-vicente/): Lava tube in Madeira, Portugal · 22 km
- [Igreja de São Bento](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-sao-bento/): Church in Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Portugal · 17 km
- [Praia de Machico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-da-banda-d-alem/): Beach in Machico, Madeira, Portugal · 13 km
- [Praia Formosa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-formosa/): Beach in São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira · 6.8 km

And the other 58, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Reserva Natural do Sítio da Rocha do Navio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/reserva-natural-do-sitio-da-rocha-do-navio/), [Penha de Águia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/penha-de-aguia/), [Terreiro da Luta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/terreiro-da-luta/), [Parque Temático da Madeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/madeira-thematic-park/), [Suna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/suna/), [Pico da Coroa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/coroa/), [Pico do Cedro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/curral-martinho/), [Pico do Infante](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/infante/), [Monte Palace Tropical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/monte-palace-tropical-garden/), [Pico da Volta da Malhada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/volta-da-malhada/), [Miradouro da Beira da Quinta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/beira-da-quinta/), [Pico do Cardo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cardo/), [Girao Cape Marine Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/girao-cape-marine-nature-reserve/), [Girao Cape Nature Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/girao-cape-nature-monument/), [Girao Cape Protected Landscape](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/girao-cape-protected-landscape/), [Parque Ecológico do Funchal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/parque-ecologico-do-funchal/), [Ribeiro Frio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/parque-florestal-do-ribeiro-frio/), [Pico dos Barcelos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pico-dos-barcelos/), [Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ponta-do-rosto/), [Pico das Romeiras](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/romeiras/)
- **Beaches**: [Doca do Cavacas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/doca-do-cavacas/), [Lido Bathing Complex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/complexo-balnear-do-lido/), [Complexo Balnear da Quinta Calaça](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/complexo-balnear-da-quinta-calaca/)
- **History**: [Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/forte-de-nossa-senhora-do-amparo/), [Pelourinho do Funchal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pillory-of-funchal/)
- **Temples**: [Igreja de São Salvador](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-matriz-de-santa-cruz/), [Capela do Senhor dos Milagres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/capela-dos-milagres/), [Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-matriz-nossa-senhora-da-conceicao/)
- **Museums and art**: [Museu da Vinha e do Vinho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-da-vinha-e-do-vinho/)
- **Diving**: [Anthia Diving Center Madeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/anthia-diving-center-madeira/), [Scuba Madeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/scuba-madeira/)
- **Food and drink**: [Blandy's](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/blandy-s/), [Engenhos do Norte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/engenhos-do-norte/), [Quinta do Barbusano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/quinta-do-barbusano/)
- **Hiking**: [Caminho Real 25](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caminho-real-25/), [PR 1.1 - Vereda da Ilha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-1-1-vereda-da-ilha/), [PR 1.2 - Vereda do Pico Ruivo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-1-2-vereda-do-pico-ruivo/), [PR 1.3 - Vereda da Encumeada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-1-3-vereda-da-encumeada/), [PR 10 - Levada do Furado](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-10-levada-do-furado/), [PR 11 - Vereda dos Balcões](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-11-vereda-dos-balcoes/), [PR 12 - Caminho Real da Encumeada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-12-caminho-real-da-encumeada/), [PR 18 - Levada do Rei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-18-levada-do-rei/), [PR 2 - Vereda do Urzal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-2-vereda-do-urzal/), [PR 21 - Caminho do Norte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-21-caminho-do-norte/), [PR 22 - Vereda do Chão dos Louros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-22-vereda-do-chao-dos-louros/), [PR 23 - Levada da Azenha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-23-levada-da-azenha/), [PR 3.1 - Caminho Real do Monte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-3-1-caminho-real-do-monte/), [PR 3 - Vereda do Burro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-3-vereda-do-burro/), [PR 4 - Levada do Barreiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-4-levada-do-barreiro/), [PR 5 - Vereda das Funduras](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-5-vereda-das-funduras/), [PR 8 - Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-8-vereda-da-ponta-de-sao-lourenco/), [PR 9.1 Levada do Caldeirão Verde - Um Caminho para todos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-9-1-levada-do-caldeirao-verde-um-caminho-para-todos/), [PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr-9-levada-do-caldeirao-verde/), [PR1 - Vereda do Areeiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pr1-vereda-do-areeiro/)
- **Hot springs**: [Galomar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/galomar/)
- **With kids**: [Ilha das Aves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ilha-das-aves/)
- **Stargazing**: [Observatório e Parque Astronómico do Funchal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/observatorio-e-parque-astronomico-do-funchal/), [SOO – Optical Observation System](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/soo-optical-observation-system/)

## When to go to Funchal

The best time to visit Funchal is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 05 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 50 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 46 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 49 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 41 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 08 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 12 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 11 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 10 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 17 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 52 |

In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. In July, 80 of the 82 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Funchal

The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=32.65%2C-16.88)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=32.65%2C-16.88)

## Other towns nearby

- [Prazeres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/prazeres/): 43 places · 32 km
- [Porto Santo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/porto-santo/): 22 places · 68 km
- [Portimão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/portimao/): 88 places · 911 km
- [São Teotónio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-teotonio/): 30 places · 913 km
- [São Luís](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-luis/): 27 places · 936 km
- [Lomba da Fazenda - Vila do Nordeste](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/lomba-da-fazenda-vila-do-nordeste/): 14 places · 948 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Funchal?

The best known: [Pico Ruivo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ruivo/), [Pico do Areeiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/arieiro/), [Cabo Girão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/girao-cape-protected-area/), [Cathedral of Funchal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/se-do-funchal/), [Museu CR7](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-cr7/). In all, 82 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Funchal?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52.

### How do you get to Funchal?

The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 11 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=32.65%2C-16.88) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Funchal as the destination and these 82 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).