Here are 45 of my favourite things to do in Funchal, Madeira, as well as a few things to do in Madeira more widely. I’ve been there enough times now that I feel I can give plenty of tips on how best to spend your time in this beautiful island city.
I’ve tried to avoid anything too obvious like the Monte toboggans. And I’ve only focused on the city of Funchal itself and day trips you can easily do from it without a car rather than looking at the entire island of Madeira… Otherwise, this will turn into 45 million things to do and no one will have the patience to read it. I’ll be impressed if anyone actually reads all 45 things, to be honest…
Please note that I originally published a version of this post a few years ago but I’ve updated and re-written almost all of it this year before re-publishing it, so it’s all current and accurate information for you. I visit Madeira regularly and like to keep on top of what new things to do in Funchal there are, so I’ve added in lots of new stuff and also weeded out things that no longer make the cut. I hope you find it all useful! Let me know in the comments.
Anyway, read on if you want some tips from a self-confessed Funchal/Madeira addict. Enjoy.