Funchal
in Funchal of Madeira, Portugal

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.666 and -16.925 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 39' 56" and W -16° 55' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:04 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:25 am and 8:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.531 and 159.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lord Howe Island
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Funchal

Funchal in Funchal (Madeira) with it's 100,847 habitants is a city located in Portugal about 604 mi (or 973 km) south-west of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Funchal is now 11:04 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Atlantic / Madeira with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 2 airports closer to Funchal. The closest airport in Portugal is Madeira Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Laurisilva of Madeira in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-West. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vila de Porto Santo, Barlovento, Garafia, Puntallana and Puntagorda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 14% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Quinta Jardins do Lago

Address
0,8 mi
Rua Dr. Joao Lemos Gomes 29
9000-208 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quinta do Monte Panoramic Gardens

Address
0,7 mi
Caminho do Monte no. 192 e 194
9050288 Madeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Vine a divine hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Rua dos Aranhas 27-A
9000-044 Madeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quinta Mirabela

Address
1,2 mi
Caminho do Monte 105
9050-288 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 17:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quinta da Bela Vista

Address
1,4 mi
Caminho Avista Navios, 4
9000-129 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quintinha de Sao Joao

Address
1,1 mi
Rua Levada São João 4
9000-191 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens

Address
0,9 mi
Caminho de Santo Antonio, nr. 52
9000 - 1 Madeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Castanheiro Boutique Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Rua Castanheiro 31
9000-081 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Enotel Quinta do Sol

Address
1,5 mi
Rua Doutor Pita 6
9000-089 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida

Address
1,4 mi
Rua Ivens, 24
9000-046 Funchal
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Videos from this area

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Stª Catarina Park in Funchal Madeira 2014

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 05:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cláudio Jardim

A very nice view over Funchal in Madeira Island, in the centre of the city, where you can find various species of plants and animals. A Madeira "must see" garden. O Parque de Santa Catarina...


23.03.2012 Funchal - Madeira. Ankunft. Video.

Published: May 26, 2013
Length: 20:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Irmtraud Reck

23.03.2012 Funchal - Madeira. Ankunft. Die beiden portugiesischen Seefahrer und Entdecker João Gonçalves Zarco (um 1380 -1467) und Tristão Vaz Teixeira (um 1395 - 1480) landeten 1418...


despique no arraial do Monte e no Rosário

Published: March 02, 2013
Length: 14:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Luis Dinis


Globalfisco Yaris Cup - Rali Município do Funchal e Câmara de Lobos 2013

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 42:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: trofeuyarismadeira


Funchal, Madeira Islands - Unravel Travel TV

Published: September 29, 2013
Length: 23:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unravel Travel TV

Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira. The city has a population of over 112000 and has been the capital of Madeira for...


Seagull in Madeira Coast - Travel to Porto Santo by Boat

Published: November 06, 2014
Length: 58:23 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Daniel Pereira de Melo

A seagull follows lobo marinho, the boat that connects Funchal to Porto Santo.


Christmas Ride - Madeira Island (GoPro HERO3+ Black)

Published: December 24, 2013
Length: 48:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nuno Albino

A small tour of the city of Funchal, just two bikes at Christmas. Amazing wheater,


New Years Fireworks 2014-15, Funchal, Madeira

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 26:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jan-Helge Hansen

The full fireworks from Funchal, Madeira going into year 2015, as seen from above the city.


Hotel Quinta da Casa Branca by Suite-Privee.com

Published: January 15, 2013
Length: 18:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SUITE PRIVEE

www.suite-privee.com features the Hotel Quinta da Casa Branca first design hotel in Madere. www.suite-privee.com is the first private travel club selling out of ordinary and luxury hotels...


Funchal

Published: June 27, 2013
Length: 04:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wallyman1948

beautiful city.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Madeira

The University of Madeira is a Portuguese public university, created in 1988 in Funchal. It houses the following departments and autonomous sections. The university offers first and second cycle academic degrees in a wide range of fields, in accordance with the Bologna process. It is now under the CMU/Portugal agreement with Carnegie Mellon University, having master program of Human Computer Interaction and Entertainment Technology.

Located at 32.6589, -16.9244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Portugal, , Educational institutions established in 1988, 1988 establishments in Portugal

Estádio dos Barreiros

Estádio dos Barreiros is a multi-purpose stadium in Funchal, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the home stadium of Club Sport Marítimo and although much larger in its hey-day, the stadium is now able to hold just 8,922 people. The stadium itself is rather distinctive in design and shape.

Located at 32.6456, -16.9283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Portugal, C.S. Marítimo, Nacional, Sport in Madeira, Multi-purpose stadiums in Portugal

Madeira Tecnopolo

Madeira Tecnopolo is a Free Science Park in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:32|39|35|N|16|55|34|W| |primary |name= }}.

Located at 32.6597, -16.9261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Science parks in Portugal, Buildings and structures in Madeira

Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal

The Diocese of Funchal was created originally on January 12, 1514, by bull Pro excellenti præeminentia of Pope Leo X, following the elevation of Funchal from a village to the status of town (cidade), by King Manuel I of Portugal (royal mandate of August 21, 1508). The new diocese was a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Lisbon.

Located at 32.6483, -16.9083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Church in Madeira, Organisations based in Madeira, Roman Catholic dioceses in Portugal, 1514 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1510s, Roman Catholic dioceses established in the 16th century, Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Lisbon

Campo do Adelino Rodrigues

Campo de Futebol Adelino Rodrigues, also known as Campo do Liceu, is a multi-use stadium, mainly used for football, which is located in the city centre of Funchal, on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The stadium, which has a capacity for approximately 3,000 people in stands based around three sides of the pitch, is mainly used by local football teams such as C.S. Madeira and by the University of Madeira teams.

Located at 32.651, -16.9096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
C.S. Marítimo, Nacional, Sport in Madeira

João Gomes Bridge

João Gomes Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte João Gomes) is a bridge in Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It was completed in 1994 and was designed by engineer António José Luís dos Reis. It is 274.5 metres long and stands high at 140 metres.

Located at 32.663, -16.898 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Portugal, Transport in Madeira, Bridges completed in 1994

Cathedral of Funchal

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The late fifteenth-century cathedral is one of the few structures that survives virtually intact since the early period of colonization of Madeira. The patron of the cathedral is Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora da Assunção.)

Located at 32.6483, -16.9083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Church in Madeira, Funchal, Gothic architecture in Portugal, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Portugal, Cathedrals in Portugal, Buildings and structures in Madeira, Mudéjar architecture

Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute

The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (Madeira-ITI) was founded in December 2009 as collaboration between the University of Madeira, Madeira Tecnopolo, and Carnegie Mellon University. Attached to the University of Madeira, the institute conducts research in computer science, more specifically human-computer interaction. It offers two Masters programs, in Informatics Engineering and the Professional Master of Human-Computer Interaction.

Located at 32.6589, -16.9244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Portugal

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Funchal, فونشال, Горад Фуншал, Фуншал, Φουντσάλ, فونچال, פונשל, FNC, フンシャル, ფუნშალი, 푼샬, Funšalis, Funšala, फुंकल, فنچال ،پرتگال, ฟุงชาล, Funshal, 丰沙尔