Een dag in Funchal
De hoofdstad van Madeira, Funchal, is een levendige stad tussen de Atlantische Oceaan en groene bergen. Ga met ons mee voor een dag van een laat ontbijt tot middernacht door deze verrassende stad.
Start your day at Mercado dos Lavradores
We start our day at the Mercado dos Lavradores. The perfect place to stroll around, watch the flower and fruit stands and even taste some local fruits like “ananas-banana” which basically tasted like a mix between pineapple and banana. Grab a late breakfast of early lunch at A Confeitaria [no.mercado]. We would highly recommend the focaccia with grilled vegetables. And of course… a pastel de nata!
Take the cable car to Monte
Feel like a bird and fly over the terracotta roofs of thousands of houses all the way to the top of the mountain to a village called Monte.
Monte Palace Madeira
Geselecteerd als een van de mooiste botanische tuinen ter wereld, is Monte Palace Madeira een must-visit tijdens een bezoek aan Funchal. Wandel langs de bruggen en smalle steegjes tussen de meest epische bomen en planten. De eyecatcher van dit park is het oude paleis middenin. Je hebt ongeveer 2 uur nodig om de tuinen te ontdekken.
The famous sleighs of Monte
One of the most famous attractions in Funchal are the sleighs of Monte. These old wooden sleighs are being pushed from the hill over the narrow and steep roads of the village. It’s for thrill seekers but still mainstream enough that many family’s dare to do it.
Neem de kabelbaan terug naar de stad
Rua de Santa Maria & the yellow fort
Back down in the city we head over to the Rua de Santa Maria. In this narrow street you’ll find over 200 doors painted by local artists. At the end of this street you’ll stumble on a big yellow fort overlooking the ocean. After which you can walk back to the city center via the boardwalk.
Fine dining at Kampo
We’ll end our day at Kampo. This fine dining restaurant is the perfect place to taste local specialties with a twist. We went for a 4 course discovery menu selected by the chef. Make sure to taste some local wine paired with the dishes!