Funchal tourist information

Funchal Portugal

Funchal is located in an absolutely unique area. The almost 'amphitheatre' like formation it rests in begins on the beach and rises almost 1200 metres on gentle slopes. This provides a natural shelter and was what attracted the first settlers. Today Funchal is a very modern city with over 120.000 inhabitants. This does however mean that traffic congestion in the centre can become almost unbearable. The city can easily be explored on foot and no matter where your hotel is located (as long as it is in the Funchal tourist area) you will find no difficulty in walking into the main city to delight at its sights and sounds.

It is never too hot (temperatures can get up to around 33 C when the Leste wind blows for a few days every year) averaging maximums of 24 C during the summers months (July through to October) and minimums of 17 C. During the winter average temperatures drop by approximately 4 C. The island is full of little micro climates. The bay of Funchal, protected as it is by the highest peaks enjoys the best of sunshine except in the months of May and June when an enveloping cloud known as the 'capacete' (the helmet), blocks out the sunlight.

Funchal aerial map

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