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Funchal
Funchal, over 500 years of History!
Funchal is the Capital of the Archipelago of Madeira, the first place the Portuguese settled overseas in the 15th Century, in the Age of Discoveries.
Soon, Funchal became a very important harbor in the Atlantic, as many ships stopped over to get supplies.
It was in Madeira that the mass production of sugar started. Madeira supplied sugar to Europe in the 15th and 16th Centuries. The sugar trades brought a lot of wealth to the Island, which attracted many foreigners.
Christopher Colombus was in Madeira for the first time in 1478 due to a sugar trade and then lived on the Archipelago for about 2 years, as he married a local lady.
With the decline of the sugar trades in Madeira, the Wine industry took over. The fortified Madeira Wine is known worldwide and, according to Thomas Jefferson, it is the wine of every civilized man!
Funchal is also the hometown of the Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo!
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and following the Health Authorities guidelines, we ask you to pay attention to the following measures, in case you want to join our tours:
- Keep a 2 meters (6 feet) distance from other travellers and the Guide;
- Face masks are mandatory in every public space, including outdoor areas;
- If you feel sick, please cancel the tour and contact the local Heath Authorities by this phone number 800 24 24 20.
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Meeting Point
The meeting point in Parque Santa Catarina, in front of the Chapel.
The address Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 1629, 9000-052 Funchal.
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The address Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 1629, 9000-052 Funchal.
Look for the white umbrella with our Logo!
Find the Meeting Point with Google Maps!
Contacts
- Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian 1629, Funchal, Portugal
- Parque Santa Catarina
Local Partners
Blog
Planning to visit Madeira and could use some advise on useful sites and apps? Read our Blog Post and find out some of the best ones to use in Madeira!
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Some thoughts about the Farmer's Market
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Learn some basic Portuguese for your next trip to Portugal/ Madeira
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Some good reasons to join a Tour Group
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Very Historical area of Funchal, with old mansions that became museums.
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Let me tell you a little bit about the Oldest Book Store of Madeira!
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Let me introduce you to the English Church of Funchal!
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