Regionen · Kapitel 4
Funchal & Surroundings
Funchal is the heart of Madeira — a city that stretches like an amphitheater from the sea up to 1,200 meters. Tropical gardens, historic wine cellars, the lively Mercado dos Lavradores, and the famous wicker toboggan ride from Monte make the island's capital an essential experience.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Funchal — Old Town & Harbor
Funchal (from "funcho," Portuguese for fennel — the first settlers found wild fennel plants here) is Madeira's capital…
2
Mercado dos Lavradores — Funchal's Market
The Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market) is Madeira's most famous market and a feast for all the senses . In an Art…
3
Monte — Wicker Toboggan & Tropical Gardens
Monte is located 600 meters above Funchal on a wooded hill and is accessible by Teleférico (cable car, €12.50 one way,…
4
Botanical Gardens & Cabo Girão
Madeira is a botanical garden in itself — the subtropical location, volcanic soil, and irrigation through the levadas c…
5
Madeira Wine — Liquid Gold
The Madeira wine (Vinho da Madeira) is one of the most enduring and fascinating wines in the world — a fortified wine t…
War dieses Kapitel hilfreich?
