Santa Maria Maior

Travel Guide

Santa Maria Maior
Madeira Island showing a city
Botanical Garden featuring flowers
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen

Where to stay in Santa Maria Maior

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Old Town Funchal

If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

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
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

4 out of 5
Rua Conde Carvalhal, 53, Funchal
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (250 reviews)
Beautiful Property!
"This hotel is beautiful! The property is well taken care of and has beautiful plants/flowers! The view of the city from the hotel is breathtaking. The staff is very nice and helpful. The only difficulty we had was figuring out how to initially get into the property since it is locked/gated."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
The price is RM600 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
RM600
RM644 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Stayed in a room that hosted me and two friends. The location to check-in was close to the apartment and walkable. There are a lot of cute shops and restaurants that are walkable from this location. Communication through WhatsApp was very smooth with the host. There is an elevator so you don’t have ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
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Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Stayed in a room that hosted me and two friends. The location to check-in was close to the apartment and walkable. There are a lot of cute shops and restaurants that are walkable from this location. Communication through WhatsApp was very smooth with the host. There is an elevator so you don’t have ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 2, Edificio Oudinot, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Funchal Farmers Market ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"-The rooftop pool and bar were excellent. --The room was clean and spacious. -The gym on site was very large. -It was close walking distance to everything we wanted to get to including restaurants, and a grocery store."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Three House Hotel
Apartamentos Taberna

Apartamentos Taberna

3 out of 5
Rua de Santa Maria 123, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 ...
8/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"The place is clean and walkable."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Apartamentos Taberna
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Popular places to visit

Botanical Garden featuring flowers

Madeira Botanical Garden

One of Madeira’s most famous attractions is known for its scenic views and fascinating display of colorful flowers.

Madeira Botanical Garden
Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

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

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

Madeira Stadium

Catch an event at Madeira Stadium during your trip to Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Madeira Stadium

Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior

Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria Maior, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior

Complexo Balnear Barreirinha

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Complexo Balnear Barreirinha during your trip to Santa Maria Maior? Wander through the picturesque gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

Complexo Balnear Barreirinha

Things to do

Porto Moniz , Natural Rock Pools

Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira

RM164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira
Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

RM173
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Madeira: Stairway To Heaven Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea

RM371
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
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