Hotels in Funchal

Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Funchal Farmers Market in Old Town Funchal and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida do Mar, La Vie Shopping Center and Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Town Square – just one of the monuments in central Sé. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Monte Palace Gardens is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Monte, why not stop by during your stay? Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Madeira Botanical Garden and Funchal Municipal Garden, both nearby.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Centro Comercial Forum Madeira when in São Martinho.

The centre of Sé is home to cultural attractions such as CR7 Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Sé has to offer, head to Madeira Casino, Funchal Marina, and Funchal Municipal Garden.

Lido Bathing Complex is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central São Martinho, why not stop by during your stay? If you have fun at Lido Bathing Complex, you'll love Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex, just a short walk away.

Imagine strolling along Funchal Marina for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Sé. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you carry on walking you'll get to Sao Tiago Beach and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha for some more water views.