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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.

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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 (30) · Hiking (20) · Mountains (14) · Wildlife (10) · Temples (5) · Beaches (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.

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

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.

  1. JanPossible10:05
  2. FebPossible10:50
  3. MarPossible11:46
  4. AprBest time12:49
  5. MayBest time13:41
  6. JunBest time14:08
  7. JulBest time13:57
  8. AugBest time13:12
  9. SepBest time12:11
  10. OctBest time11:10
  11. NovPossible10:17
  12. DecPossible9:52

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

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.

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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Portugal, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Funchal?

The best known: Pico Ruivo, Pico do Areeiro, Cabo Girão, Cathedral of Funchal, 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 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.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.