Old Town Funchal

Madeira Island

Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen
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Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Bruce Waite
Photo by Bruce Waite
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword

Popular places to visit

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(107 reviews)

You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Things to do

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

€25
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Combo HERO of Madeira Island

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h

€25
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

€35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Porto Moniz , Natural Rock Pools

Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira

€33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira
Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

€40
per adult
Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest
Aerial view of Cabo Girão Island

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days

€29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days
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Top hotels in Old Town Funchal

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is €405 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€405
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (457 reviews)
"Fantastic location, close to old town restaurants and easy access to boardwalk, which gets you to the marina and beyond. Excellent service. Large breakfast offering. And in the summer months, enjoyable evening entertainment."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25, Funchal
The price is €481 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€481
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1, Calheta
The price is €364 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€364
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calheta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (917 reviews)
"This hotel is really amazing I feel like the pictures don't do it justice the pictures are nice that's why I picked this hotel but staying here was a completely different experience and feeling the staff where great especially the staff in the premium lounge I don't noticed I booked for that package ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Saccharum Resort
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

5 out of 5
Rua Da Alfandega 9, Funchal, Maadeira
The price is €274 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€274
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
"Quiet, convenient, walkable and central."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Sitio da Piedade, Machico, Madeira
The price is €414 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
€414
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Machico. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Madeira Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Beautiful! A lovely stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina - All Inclusive
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

5 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €704 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
€704
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Funchal

Museum of Natural History featuring a city and street scenes

Sao Pedro

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Holy Trinity Church and Quinta das Cruzes Museum while you're in town.

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Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria
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São Roque

São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.

São Roque
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Santana

Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Pico Das Pedras while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santana
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Estrela da Calheta

Estrela da Calheta might not have many top sights, but 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Paul do Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Estrela da Calheta

Old Town Funchal

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