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’m a bit of a Madeira geek (or expert!) and have visited many times over the years. This means 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 that you’ll see in every guidebook, 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.
Please note: I update this guide on my regular trips to Madeira, adding new finds and removing outdated stuff as frequently as I can. But if you spot anything listed that may no longer be open/doable/good, please comment to let me know. Feel free to leave your own recommendations too!
Anyway, read on if you want some tips from a self-confessed Funchal/Madeira addict…