Funchal, Madeira
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Key Facts
- Hotels: 22
- Approximate Transfer Time: 30 Minutes
- A picturesque harbour with many restaurants
- Home to the stunning Botanical Gardens
Funchal is Madeira's capital and has a natural deep harbour which made it the first place settled on the island. Situated on the south-east coast of Madeira this beautiful town is split into three distinct areas, to the east is the old town of Funchal, located around the marina where there are a choice of many excellent restaurants, the central commercial area, and the Lido located to the west of Funchal where the majority of the hotels are located.
Funchal Holidays the largest resort on Madeira
As the capital, Funchal is the largest town on Madeira and is also one of the largest holiday resorts. Popular for its perfect all year climate, visitors on a holiday to Funchal spend there days relaxing at the many lidos or on the nearby pebble beach all of which are at a high standard. Restaurants are located throughout the town and offer a range of cuisines including traditional local dishes.
Explore the history of Funchal on holiday
The town of Funchal dates back several hundred years and a wealth of history and culture can be explored during your holiday. While Funchal is the largest town on the island it is still easy to get around on foot and explore all the sites separated by narrow cobbled streets. Particular sites to watch out for during a Funchal holiday include the cathedral and a number of churches, as well as the Botanical Gardens where a wide range of flora can be seen.

Pestana Village
This hotel embodies the style of Madeira with traditional architecture and features produced in wrought iron and ceramic tiles. Surrounded by 5000m2 of tropical gardens this low ...

Gorgulho Aparthotel
Located in the island's capital Funchal, the Gorgulho Aparthotel offers guests accommodation for enjoying a relaxing holiday or exploring the island. Situated near to the Lido area ...

Dorisol Mimosa Aparthotel
The Dorisol Mimosa is next door to its sister hotel the Dorisol Estrelícia in Funchal. Offering studio accommodation instead of traditional hotel rooms, it provides a useful ...

Windsor Hotel
The recently renovated Windsor Hotel is centrally located within Funchal, close to a selection of shops, restaurants and other sites. This small hotel is well known for its ...

Fourviews Monumental Lido
The Fourviews Monumental Lido, formerly the Hotel Monumental Lido, is ideally located only one and a half miles from the centre of Funchal and a little more than 100 yards from the ...

Jardins d'Ajuda Suite Hotel
The Jardins d'Ajuda is a smart suite hotel offering a variety of accommodation including suites and twin rooms. Located about two miles west of Funchal centre, the Jardins d'Ajuda ...

Girassol Hotel
A popular 4-star hotel, well-situated on the Estrada Monumental in Funchal, occupies a good location set in delightful grounds which feature a varied collection of Madeira's ...

Golden Residence Hotel
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Madeira's impressive cliffs, the Golden Residence is an excellent 4 star property situated in Funchal. The hotel has an impressive wellness ...

Orca Praia Hotel
Spectacularly set into a cliffside so that all rooms overlook the shingle beach and the sea below, this hotel also has a peaceful location with Funchal accessible by the hotel ...

Madeira Regency Palace
Sitting on the lower slopes of the Funchal coastline, the Regency Palace offers spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean and Cabo Girao, Europe's highest sea cliff. With its ...

Enotel Quinta Do Sol
The Enotel Quinta do Sol enjoys an idyllic location in a peaceful part of Funchal, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and overlooking Quinta Magnolia Park. Numerous ...

Pestana Casino Park
Set in over 15,000 square meters of landscaped gardens the Pestana Casino Park is an iconic property designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer. The most centrally located 5* hotel ...

Madeira Panoramico
Just over two miles from the centre of Funchal, the Madeira Panoramico has a spectacular situation on the hillside west of the city. It provides superb views of the ocean bay, the ...

Pestana Promenade
Situated in front of the spectacular promenade that stretches from Lido to Praia Formosa, the Pestana Promenade offers stunning views to the ocean. The hotel's enviable location is ...

Vidamar Resort Madeira
The VIDAMAR Resort Madeira is a glittering jewel of a hotel. Its clean, contemporary fascia and décor give it a very prestigious look and feel. Situated to the west of Funchal, it ...

The Vine
A small hotel located in the heart of Funchal, The Vine is a new hotel designed in a contemporary style, taking inspiration from the Vineyards of Madeira. Offering luxury and ...

Pestana Miramar
This historic and elegant hotel is situated close to the centre of Funchal. Dating from the 1920s the hotel offers a stunning variety of facilities, shared with the hotels sister ...

Enotel Lido
Madeira's first all-inclusive hotel, the 5* Enotel Lido Resort & Spa enjoys a privileged location on the south of the island near Funchal. The hotel overlooks the ocean and enjoys ...

LTI - Pestana Grand Hotel
Although this hotel enjoys a most spectacular and scenic location on the top of the Ponta da Cruz headland overlooking the ocean, it is within walking distance of the sophisticated ...

Quinta Jardins do Lago
Once a grand family home, this charming 18th century property is located in the lush green hills surrounding Funchal, facing south over the surrounding landscape and out to the sea ...

Quinta da Bela Vista
A discreet haven only seven minutes from the centre of Funchal, the Quinta da Bela Vista exudes traditional colonial charm and character. A mansion dating from the 19th century the ...

REID's Palace
Set in subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this legendary Orient-Express hotel in Madeira has, for more than a century, been the ultimate place to stretch out in ...
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Feedback Questionnaires
Gorgulho Aparthotel ,Funchal
Dear Mercury Direct, We've just returned from three weeks in Madeira , booked with you at the Gorgulho hotel Funchal. To echo other customers, the whole experience was extremely smooth from end to end. Excellent value, family hotel in ideal position for town and Lido, all your people (here and there) very helpful and friendly. We have no hesitation in recommending and rebooking with you. Many thanks & Yours faithfully
D&K Chapman, NorfolkJardins d'Ajuda Suite Hotel ,Funchal
Dear Sirs, Mr Lazarus and I returned from a two week holiday in Jardins d'Ajuda Hotel, Madeira last week. I am writing this note with our questionnaire because we had the most comfortable and enjoyable holiday we have ever had. The hotel was excellent and on arrival we had been upgraded to a suite, which was excellent. The staff were so efficient and always smiling which costs nothing, but makes such a difference to clients. The dining room was run so professionally an the food excellent....
Ms Sutherland,
Read MoreGorgulho Aparthotel ,Funchal
My wife and I have just returned from Madeira where we stayed in the Gorgulho Aparthotel. We felt we should write and express our complete satisfaction with the holiday whilst the memories are still fresh. We had requested, when booking, a high room and in fact we were allocated a room on the tenth floor. The room was on the front corner of the hotel so that the view from the balcony encompassed the whole of Funchal, its backdrop of the mountains and an uninterrupted sea view from the front and...
Mr and Mrs Thorp, Wiltshire
Read MoreVidamar Resort Madeira ,Funchal
Having lost my husband in June after a years' illness, I saw your advert in the Sunday Mail so decided to send off for your brochure. I booked 3 weeks at the CS Madeira Atlantic Resort and Spa and thank you for such a lovely holiday, never having used your business before. Being on my own, as you can imagine, I was a little apprehensive but delighted to say the hotel and everything was superb.
Mrs Fleming, Paignton in DevonLTI - Pestana Grand Hotel ,Funchal
May I thank you for the cheque/full reimbursement due to the cancellation of our holiday and esspecially for the prompt and understanding manner in which you dealt with the problem. We also appriciate the discount you have offered. Although we are unable to take advantage of this at this time I feel sure we shall return as clients in the future. And finally let us hope that the Norse Gods sort out their errant volcano and that we can all return to normal as soon as possible.
P.Legge, AberdeenshireJardins d'Ajuda Suite Hotel ,Funchal
May we thank you for the cheque you sent for what we had spent on our booking to Madeira with you. The ash cloud certainly caused a lot of people a lot of trouble. Although we were not able to go abroad on holiday again this year we do hope that next year we will be able to book with you again and we will feel happy to recommend your company to our friends.
Dennis, Janet and Hilary Marfleet, LittlehamptonLTI - Pestana Grand Hotel ,Funchal
We spent a delightful 4 nights at the Pestana Grand hotel from 17-06-10 and enjoyed it so much that we hope to return in September. Everything from start to finish was perfect, from the initial booking to our departure. The hotel staff were very friendly, helpful and courteous. The room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast was a veritable feast and apart from the annoying habit of people leaving their towels on deckchairs to reserve their place the pools and surroundongs were...
Neal and Carolyn Whitehead, Yatton
Read MoreFourviews Monumental Lido ,Funchal
Firstly can I say how much we enjoyed our first holiday with Mercury Direct, to Madeira for three weeks in January this year. We had low expectations believing that as it was so reasonably priced it would probably be fairly basic but our expectations were well exceeded. We particularly loved the fact that the bedroom in the Monumental Lido has the sun on the balcony all day, which was really lovely. We would be interested in returing to the same hotel at the beginning of January 2012.
Mr and Mrs J Allman, Carmarthenshire
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