Cristina´s Funchal & Madeira Guide
Restaurants & Cafes
Places we and our guests like
Delicious curries, tuna tataki and a brilliant use of local ingredients with an exotic twist.
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Restaurante Lá ao Fundo
17A R. Portão de São TiagoDelicious curries, tuna tataki and a brilliant use of local ingredients with an exotic twist.
Restaurante Gavião Novo
131 Rua de Santa MariaFresh fish and seafood. Excellent choice wines
Restaurante Do Forte
3 Tv. do ForteFantastic location by sea and food
Bauernmarkt
Largo dos LavradoresOur market
Great Portuguese fresh bread and cakes, open every day 8-23h
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Padaria Pastelaria Mariazinha
125b R. Conde CarvalhalGreat Portuguese fresh bread and cakes, open every day 8-23h
kampo
74 R. do SabãoLocal Chef serving fresh food in a trendy cosy atmosphere
Focusing on sea and seafood, their tuna is amazing and so are the prawns
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Akua
6 R. Dos MurcasFocusing on sea and seafood, their tuna is amazing and so are the prawns
William Restaurant
139 Estrada MonumentalMichelin star with a great view
Reids Palace Hotel
Iconic Tea on the Veranda or a drink in the cocktail bar is a must
Go when the weather is nice and sit right by the cliff edge with amazing views in a beautiful tropical garden.
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Avista Restaurant
145 Estrada MonumentalGo when the weather is nice and sit right by the cliff edge with amazing views in a beautiful tropical garden.
Lovely alfresco dining right on top of the sea. Try the fresh tuna and seafood linguini
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Atlantic
179 Estrada MonumentalLovely alfresco dining right on top of the sea. Try the fresh tuna and seafood linguini
Prima Caju
108 Rua da CarreiraNice place for lunch with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options
Love this place, staff are so friendly and it makes a nice change for the mediterranean diet
Valdemiro
Love this place, staff are so friendly and it makes a nice change for the mediterranean diet
Lovely restaurant when the weather is nice and you can sit outside in the stunning tropical garden. Fine dining.
The Dining Room restaurant at Quinta da Casa Branca
Lovely restaurant when the weather is nice and you can sit outside in the stunning tropical garden. Fine dining.
Theo's Bazar Café
2A Av. ZarcoAnother Chef Julio restaurant with delicious Portuguese food
Seafront dining that you can walk to. Local seafood pots and fish straight from the ocean
BASALTO RESTAURANTE
Seafront dining that you can walk to. Local seafood pots and fish straight from the ocean
TERRA - Food Concept
Exciting place with fusion recipes with local ingredients
Very casual bar right on the sea, for the perfect sunset drink after a swim. Walking distance from the house
Santiago Beach Bar
Very casual bar right on the sea, for the perfect sunset drink after a swim. Walking distance from the house
Gavião do Ilhéu
Great fish place in camara de Lobos
Lovely to go by boat, then have lunch after a swim under the plantation
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Fajã dos Padres
1 Estr. Padre Antônio Dinis HenriqueLovely to go by boat, then have lunch after a swim under the plantation
Drinks & Nightlife
Poncha bar - the traditional rum and passion fuit drink of Madeira
Great Live music, salds and hamburgers. the Mojito is amazing
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do SocorroGreat Live music, salds and hamburgers. the Mojito is amazing
Mercearia da Poncha
154 Rua de Santa MariaAuthentic poncha cocktails and lively atmosphere well into the night on weekends
Go for drinks on the rooftop, amazing place to watch the sunset
Three House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Go for drinks on the rooftop, amazing place to watch the sunset
Drink at sunset with some local tapas. Right on the waterfront in the old town of Funchal. Come for a swim with the lcals too.
Santiago Beach Bar
Drink at sunset with some local tapas. Right on the waterfront in the old town of Funchal. Come for a swim with the lcals too.
For authentic Madeira poncha drinks and cocktails. Walking distance
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Bar Number Two
54 Rua D. Carlos IFor authentic Madeira poncha drinks and cocktails. Walking distance
Sightseeing
Rua de Santa Maria
Rua de Santa MariaPainters doors and artistic scene
Marina Funchal
Marina do FunchalWhale & Dolphin Tours - Amazing experience
PR1 Vereda do Areeiro
Praia do Caniçal
9 R. do PescadorAmazing Beach
Miradouro da Vila Guida
93A R. Conde CarvalhalGreat Views in this small garden of Funchal
Walk the Ponta de S Lourenço trail, then swim in the beach of Cais do Sardinha and after a delicious lunch you can take a boat back and see the beautiful coast.
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Cais do Sardinha
Walk the Ponta de S Lourenço trail, then swim in the beach of Cais do Sardinha and after a delicious lunch you can take a boat back and see the beautiful coast.
Parks & Nature
Miradouro da Vila Guida
93A R. Conde CarvalhalStunning views from this small garden near us
Madeira Botanical Garden
All the plants and flowers of Madeira
Levada do Alecrim
Amazing walk with a swim in the waterfall
PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo
Achada do TeixeiraWalk between the two highest peaks of Madeira
Love this hike, not for anyone with a fear of heights and only on a sunny day. 3 hours
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Levada-Mühle
24 Casa ParoquialLove this hike, not for anyone with a fear of heights and only on a sunny day. 3 hours
Arts & Culture
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Avenida ArriagaMadeira Orchestra concerts
Mudas Museu Arte Contemporanea
Museum in a wonderful setting
Swimming in the Sea
Walk to the best swimming place in Funchal, 2-4 minutes away from our place
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do Socorro
Festung von São Tiago
8 Tv. do ForteSwim with us locals all year here in S Tiago beach
Fajã dos Padres
1 Estr. Padre Antônio Dinis HenriqueSeaside fruit plantation with a wild beach and fresh fish
Praia São Tiago
3 Tv. do ForteLovely swimming spot in town at the foot of the fortress
Golf
Amazing championship golf course which is also a great place for lunch - anyone can go with lovely mountain & sea views
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Santo da Serra Golf Club
Santo António da SerraAmazing championship golf course which is also a great place for lunch - anyone can go with lovely mountain & sea views