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Luxury Funchal Holidays

Madeira’s pretty capital sits on the southern side of the island. Fanning out from the historical centre and the port, it wraps around the surrounding hillsides and stretches along the coast. Tree-lined avenues and cobbled alleyways lead into the centre, where historic monuments and buildings intermingle with modern shopping malls, quaint boutiques and colourful markets. We’ve selected our personal highlights for a holiday in Funchal; luxury hotels, outstanding spas and golf courses, and the best things to see and do in this characterful city…

Prue's Top Tips

Prue's Top Tips

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Resturants In Funchal

Madeiran wine and cuisine is world renowned, and Funchal has the finest restaurants on the island. Go to a wine tasting and learn more about the local fare at the Blandy lodge, sample freshly caught fish at one of the many seafood restaurants, or go for afternoon tea at Reid’s Palace, a luxury hotel in Funchal that was the favourite of Sir Winston Churchill and many other famous names who have signed the guest book.

 

Spa Holidays In Funchal

The peaceful island of Madeira is an ideal place to go on a spa holiday. We have a number of luxury spa hotels in and around Funchal, but the Quinta Splendida stands out in particular, with the large spa (offering treatments that include a Hammam, stone bed, and Finnish sauna) surrounded by lush subtropical gardens.

 

Reids Palace luxury hotel in Madeira

Reids Palace

Funchal

5* Deluxe

Quinta das Vista luxury hotel in Madeira

Quinta das Vistas

Funchal

5*

Golf Holidays In Funchal

Golf holidays in Madeira offer visitors the chance to play at some challenging courses, and Funchal is the perfect base for a golf break. We recommend a stay at The Cliff Bay, one of the finest luxury hotels in Funchal, which offers free transport and reduced green fees at the local courses to Cadogan guests.

 

The Cliff Bay

Funchal

5*

Casa Velha Do Palheiro

Funchal

5*

 

Other Top Hotels in Funchal

Reids Palace luxury hotel in Madeira

Reids Palace

Funchal

5* Deluxe

Quinta das Vista luxury hotel in Madeira

Quinta das Vistas

Funchal

5*

Quinta da Casa Branca

Funchal

5*

Quinta da Bela Vista luxury hotel in Madeira

Quinta da Bela Vista

Funchal

5*

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Highlights in Funchal

  • Shop for local delicacies at the colourful farmers market

  • Visit The Lido, an outstanding beach and promenade to the west of the historic centre

  • Learn about the famous Madeiran wine at the Blandy Wine Lodge in Funchal

  • Enjoy the nightlife while on holiday in Funchal – sip wine or cocktails in relaxed lounge bars and try your luck at the Madeira Casino