Location: Madeira
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What to do and see in Madeira, Madeira Islands: The Best Architectural Buildings
Breezy Madeira is an eponymous island in the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago. The capital city of Funchal was settled in the 15th century and is a colorful collection of gardens, religious sites, and quirky tourist attractions like the thatched-roof Madeira Story Centre. Hike to the summit of Pico Ruivo and you’ll feel like you’ve climbed through the clouds. Unwind over a glass of Madeira wine, an historic fortified beverage that’s musky and subtly sweet.
Restaurants in Madeira
1. View Point Design Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
DESIGN CENTER NINI ANDRADE SILVA is located in the emblematic building of Molhe - Fortaleza Nossa Senhora da Conceição, once the home of Gonçalves Zarco, a former Portuguese navigator and colonizer of the Madeira Archipelago. Acting and dynamic, the Design Center Nini Andrade Silva, intends to assume as a space of experiences, emotions and sharing with the best view of the city of Funchal!
2. Sao Joao do Pico Fortress
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By nzkiwi99
Stunning views, fun walk. Handy tip: While you're in the area also visit Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu and Manor Estate of the Crosses Museum (Quinta das Cruzes)... these are about 5 minutes below the fort, and have tea shops (Quinta has a cafe). This area and Monte Palace are the highlights of Funchal.
3. Edificio do Banco de Portugal
4. Sao Tiago Fort
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3.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By Jackwh1946 - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
Despite rather mixed TA reviews my wife and I thorougly enjoyed our evening dining at 'the Fort'. We arranged to be picked up from our hotel (Jardins do Lago) in their vintage Austin 10 (cost 15 euros - a taxi would have cost at least 10 euros). The driver drove us through the old town honking his horn all the way - we laughed the whole way to the restaurant. Our meal was first class so no complaints from us - however the next table were extremely unhappy - they were there before us and only received their main course as we were about to leave - they sent it straight back! Not sure what went wrong. Anyway, we would certainly return.
5. Camacha Wicker Factory
6. Casas Tipicas de Santana
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3.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By klaryze - Milan, Italy
Our guide brought us to see the typical houses of Santana, they are cute, small & colorful houses. Aside from the touristy houses, there’s also this one typical house where a certain Mr.Manuel still lives in (no entrance fee, just offer + he let you try some biscuits & a shot of rum i think), it’s the authentic typical house located few minutes from where tourists usually go to take photos. Better if you can visit his home & see how this typical houses looked like in the past.
7. Quinta Jardins do Imperador
8. Ermida De Santo Cristo
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
