Nice Places in Funchal

Once on Madeira and then perhaps also in Funchal, it makes sense to take a trip to Porto Moniz. The bus company Rodoeste offers a convenient connection. Daily one can at 09:00 h, take line 139 (the tour goes counter-clockwise). Monday to Friday you may also use at 10:00 h with the line 80 (the tour goes clockwise). We chose the tour at 09:00 h and that's also a good idea in my view. The route leads over Camara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava (here a 10 minute break). Then via the Encumeada pass and then to Sao Vicente (there is also a 10 minute break) and Seixal. Arrival in Porto Moniz is about 12:00 h. Here you have a four-hour stay and the time for a visit to the sea water swimming pool (rocky bathing pools) and/or to visit a restaurant. The entrance to the bathroom costs EUR 1.50 per person. The water temperature was at the time of our visit (December) at 17 ° C. If you come only for day trip: Daily you have the possibility to return tour with the line 80 at 16:00 h. The route then leads to Ponta do Pargo and Calheta (again a 10 minute break), further on Ponta do Sol to Ribeira Brava (another 10-minute break). From here the route is known ... via Camara de Lobos back to Funchal, where the bus arrives around 20:00 h (depending on traffic). Alternatively, the return is possible from Monday to Friday by line 139. Deparutre at 16:45 h, arriving at 18:45 h in Funchal. The route will probably not be over the Encumeada, but through the tunnel. Route is via Seixal, Sao Vicente, then through the tunnel to Ribeira Brava, and then via the express way Via Rapida. In this round there is only a 10-minute rest (in Ribeira Brava).

Once on Madeira and possibly even in Funchal, I recommend a trip to Ponta Garajau in Canico. From Funchal, you will reach the place with the bus line 155 of the Company EACL (Empresa de Automoveis do Canico). There is a 18 m high statue of Christ on the headland. And from the terrace you have a good view to Funchal in the west or to Canico de Baixo to the east. A café is also available. In addition, well-maintained toilets (outside the cafes).

Nice, little park with a coffee.

Built in 1960. *** opening hours *** every day (without Christmas) from 09:00 am and closes at 18:00h *** prices *** Children under 6 years - free entry Children and youth from 6 to 18 years - 2 € Adults - 5,5 € Entries are free to the general public in the following days: March 21 - World Forest Day April 30 - Anniversary of the Botanical Garden May 18 - World Day of Museums July 1 - Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira September 27 - World Tourism Day

The promenade along the coast is about 2 km long and connects the beach "Praia Formosa" in Funchal with the bay of Câmara de Lobos.