Old Town Funchal

Madeira Island

Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen
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Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak
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Photo by Tracey Brownsword
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Photo by Bruce Waite
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword

Popular places to visit

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(107 reviews)

You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Things to do

Porto Moniz , Natural Rock Pools

Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira

RM175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira
Madeira: Stairway To Heaven Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea

RM372
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

RM124
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Funchal ́s Mercado dos Lavradores

Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal

RM420
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
EPIC Madeira Canyoning Level Two

EPIC Madeira Canyoning Level Two

RM420
per adult
EPIC Madeira Canyoning Level Two
Santana

The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.

RM175
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.
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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is RM1,814 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM1,814
RM1,906 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
"Location, staff and clean"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25, Funchal
The price is RM2,263 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
RM2,263
RM2,373 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,665 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM1,665
RM1,751 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (907 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and property. Room was just as pictured. We loved the location and the beach and beach club across the street. Only negative I would say is all the fees and automatic tips taken out. I did not like how they added tips on to all meals at the location. So if you tipped yourself they ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Saccharum Resort
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

5 out of 5
Rua Da Alfandega 9, Funchal, Maadeira
The price is RM1,286 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
RM1,286
RM1,357 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"A good central location in the old town. Breakfast was amazing and we enjoyed the rooftop terrace. Rooms were well designed. However, the hotel isn't as fancy as other 5 star resorts in the Funchal! Pool is much smaller than the pictures make it look."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade, Machico, Madeira
The price is RM2,101 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
RM2,101
RM2,204 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Beautiful! A lovely stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

5 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM3,415 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM3,415
RM3,572 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Museum of Natural History showing street scenes and a city

Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

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Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria
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São Roque

São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.

São Roque
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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal