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Golden Residence Hotel
- Score 8.6/10 (2,400 reviews)
- Check-in starts from 15:00
- 3.2 km (2.0 miles) from centre
The case for this property
You are looking at a four star hotel that starts from €175 a night. Check in opens at 15:00 and check out closes at 12:00. Rooms include a One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View and premium units that hold two adults plus two children, three adults plus one child, or four adults.
Every unit provides a private bathroom, linen, a wardrobe, a desk, and air conditioning. You pay €7 per day for private parking on site, requiring no reservation. Free WiFi covers all areas. Breakfast arrives as a buffet, and a restaurant sits on site.
You can step onto a balcony or terrace, sit on outdoor furniture in the garden, or use the sun terrace. Pets are allowed, though charges may apply. Evenings often feature live music, themed dinner nights, and evening entertainment. Paid extras include bike tours, walking tours, a happy hour, horse riding, and diving.
The last two run off site.
A look inside Golden Residence Hotel.
- Type
- Hotel
- Stars
- 4
- Address
- Rua Do Cabrestante 25, Sao Martinho, 9000-105 Funchal, Portugal
- To the centre
- 3.2 km (2.0 miles) as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 50 minutes
- Guest score
- 8.6 out of 10 from 2,400 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- Private parking is possible on site and costs € 7 per day
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
- Breakfast
- Buffet
Where it is, and what is near
The address sits at Rua Do Cabrestante 25, Sao Martinho, 9000-105 Funchal, Portugal. The straight line distance from the centre measures 3.2 km (2.0 miles), which takes about 50 minutes on foot. Use a car or local transit for quicker trips. Three other hotels share your immediate stretch.
Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel sits 260 metres away. Vila Baleira Residence stands 380 metres down the road. Suite Hotel Jardins Da Ajuda and The Editory Ocean Way Funchal both mark 400 metres from your door.
Facilities
Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.
| Type | What is offered |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Restaurant, Parking, Balcony, Pets allowed, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Spa & wellness centre, View, Free WiFi, Family rooms |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| Outdoors | Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Balcony, Terrace, Garden |
| Room amenities | Clothes rack |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. |
| Activities | Live music/performance, Happy hour (extra charge), Themed dinner nights (extra charge), Bike tours (extra charge), Walking tours (extra charge), Evening entertainment, Horse riding (extra charge) (off site), Diving (extra charge) (off site), Cycling (off site), Hiking (extra charge) (off site), Windsurfing (extra charge) (off site), Billiards (extra charge), Fishing (extra charge) (off site) |
| Living Area | Desk |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV |
| Food & Drink | Fruits (extra charge), Wine/champagne (extra charge), Kids' meals (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 7 per day. Valet parking |
| Transport | Public transport tickets (extra charge) |
| Reception services | Invoice provided, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk |
| Entertainment & family services | Babysitting/child services (extra charge), Indoor play area |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge) |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying (extra charge), Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Key card access, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box |
| General | Pet bowls, Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Soundproofing, Car hire, Packed lunches, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Room service |
| Accessibility | Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible |
| Wellness | Pool 1 - indoor, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Yoga classes, Fitness, Full body massage, Hand massage, Head massage, Couples massage, Foot massage, Neck massage, Back massage, Spa/wellness packages, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Steam room, Spa facilities, Body wrap, Body scrub, Body treatments, Facial treatments, Beauty services, Hammam, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Massage (extra charge), Spa & wellness centre (extra charge), Fitness centre, Sauna |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Restaurant, Parking, Balcony, Pets allowed, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Spa & wellness centre, View, Free WiFi, Family rooms
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- What is offered
- Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Balcony, Terrace, Garden
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Clothes rack
Pets
- What is offered
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- What is offered
- Live music/performance, Happy hour (extra charge), Themed dinner nights (extra charge), Bike tours (extra charge), Walking tours (extra charge), Evening entertainment, Horse riding (extra charge) (off site), Diving (extra charge) (off site), Cycling (off site), Hiking (extra charge) (off site), Windsurfing (extra charge) (off site), Billiards (extra charge), Fishing (extra charge) (off site)
Living Area
- What is offered
- Desk
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Fruits (extra charge), Wine/champagne (extra charge), Kids' meals (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant
Internet
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Parking
- What is offered
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 7 per day. Valet parking
Transport
- What is offered
- Public transport tickets (extra charge)
Reception services
- What is offered
- Invoice provided, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & family services
- What is offered
- Babysitting/child services (extra charge), Indoor play area
Cleaning services
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge)
Business facilities
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying (extra charge), Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge)
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Key card access, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box
General
- What is offered
- Pet bowls, Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Hardwood or parquet floors, Heating, Soundproofing, Car hire, Packed lunches, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Room service
Accessibility
- What is offered
- Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
- What is offered
- Pool 1 - indoor, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Yoga classes, Fitness, Full body massage, Hand massage, Head massage, Couples massage, Foot massage, Neck massage, Back massage, Spa/wellness packages, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Steam room, Spa facilities, Body wrap, Body scrub, Body treatments, Facial treatments, Beauty services, Hammam, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Massage (extra charge), Spa & wellness centre (extra charge), Fitness centre, Sauna
Which room, and at what price
A search for two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026 returned 6 room types. Check them against your own dates before booking. Flexible options exist here: 6 of the 12 rates allowed free cancellation, though terms may vary by date. The rates included breakfast in the form of “Very good breakfast included”.
What the rooms cost
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View | not stated | not stated |
| Premium Apartment with Sea View | not stated | not stated |
| Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (2 adults + 2 children) | not stated | not stated |
| Premium Apartment with Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children) | not stated | not stated |
| Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (3 adults + 1 child) | not stated | not stated |
| Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults) | not stated | not stated |
One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Premium Apartment with Sea View
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (2 adults + 2 children)
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Premium Apartment with Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (3 adults + 1 child)
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
In the guests' words
Certain themes come up again and again in 390 reviews. While the breakfast, location, swimming pool and staff are widely liked, opinions on the value for money are divided.
What guests mention most
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Varied buffet features fresh fruit, omelettes, and a wide selection of hot and cold items. | 191 mentions |
| Location | Quiet coastal setting near the promenade and natural pools with a bus stop directly outside. | 224 mentions |
| Swimming Pool | Heated outdoor area offers ocean views, accompanied by an indoor facility and sun loungers. | 129 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly, professional team provide helpful service and a warm welcome. | 143 mentions |
| Value For Money | Reasonable rates for some, though others cite extra fees and dated interiors as drawbacks. | 82 mentions (mixed) |
Breakfast
- What guests say
- Varied buffet features fresh fruit, omelettes, and a wide selection of hot and cold items.
- How often
- 191 mentions
Location
- What guests say
- Quiet coastal setting near the promenade and natural pools with a bus stop directly outside.
- How often
- 224 mentions
Swimming Pool
- What guests say
- Heated outdoor area offers ocean views, accompanied by an indoor facility and sun loungers.
- How often
- 129 mentions
Staff
- What guests say
- Friendly, professional team provide helpful service and a warm welcome.
- How often
- 143 mentions
Value For Money
- What guests say
- Reasonable rates for some, though others cite extra fees and dated interiors as drawbacks.
- How often
- 82 mentions (mixed)
Check-in and house rules
You can arrive from 15:00 and must leave by until 12:00. Upon arrival, guests must follow this guidance: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in”
Pets: “Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.”
House rules to keep in mind: “One child from 3 to 12 years old can stay for free in the existing sofa bed. This is only available in Suites and Apartments. Please note that the safety deposit box has a cost of EUR 1.7 per day.
The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made with a third party credit card, any previous charges will be reimbursed and the full payment will be requested upon check-in. Dogs and Cats under 5kg are allowed, the guest must pay a 100 EUR security deposit plus 25 EUR per day to bring the pet.
Please note that the hotel only accept dogs and cats in Apartments or Premium Apartments room types. From 5pm only adults (over 16) are allowed in the spa area and indoor pool.”
Similar places nearby
Looking at “Hotels in Funchal”? Here are four comparable options, prioritised by rating and then distance. Straight-line distances apply.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Residence Hotel (this one) | Hotel | - | 8.6 (2,400 reviews) | |
| Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel | Hotel | 260 metres | 8.3 (877 reviews) | |
| Vila Baleira Residence | Hotel | 380 metres | 8.4 (195 reviews) | |
| Suite Hotel Jardins Da Ajuda | Hotel | 400 metres | 7.9 (3,214 reviews) | |
| The Editory Ocean Way Funchal | Hotel | 400 metres | 9.2 (314 reviews) |
Golden Residence Hotel (this one)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 8.6 (2,400 reviews)
Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 260 metres
- Guest score
- 8.3 (877 reviews)
Vila Baleira Residence
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 380 metres
- Guest score
- 8.4 (195 reviews)
Suite Hotel Jardins Da Ajuda
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 400 metres
- Guest score
- 7.9 (3,214 reviews)
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 400 metres
- Guest score
- 9.2 (314 reviews)
What the score is worth
The guest score reads 8.6 out of 10, drawn from 2,400 reviews. The review count gives the rating solid weight. The location score sits at 9.0 out of 10. Because the review count reaches 2,400, you can treat the 8.6 figure as a stable baseline for room quality and daily operations.
Temperatures in Funchal through the year
What a typical day reaches, and drops to, in each month of the year.
Daily highDaily low
Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 20 °C | 19.9 °C | 20.6 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 23.7 °C | 25.4 °C | 26.8 °C | 26.6 °C | 25.2 °C | 22.8 °C | 21 °C |
| Daily low | 14.3 °C | 13.9 °C | 14.3 °C | 14.9 °C | 16.2 °C | 18.2 °C | 19.7 °C | 20.7 °C | 20.4 °C | 19.2 °C | 17 °C | 15.5 °C |
Choosing the right season
You can book this property year round, but the weather shapes how you use the outdoor spaces. Summer brings average daily highs of 25.4 °C in July and 26.8 °C in August, with lows climbing to 19.7 °C and 20.7 °C. Winter drops the average daily low to 14.3 °C in January and 13.9 °C in February, alongside rainfall of 67.1 mm and 72.4 mm.
You will spend more time indoors, relying on air conditioning for heat, and reserve the terraces for brief breaks between rain showers. The indoor spa, restaurant, and live music schedule keep evenings comfortable regardless of the month.
The full data sheet
Every fact with its source: the property's details as published in September 2026, and the distances measured from its coordinates.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property28 | ||
| Name | Golden Residence Hotel | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 179872 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Hotel | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Stars | 4 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua Do Cabrestante 25, Sao Martinho, 9000-105 Funchal, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 9000-105 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 32.636600091604144 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -16.946401745080948 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 3.2 km (2.0 miles) | Own calculation from the coordinates, 32.6500 N, 16.9167 W |
| Direction from the centre | south-west | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 50 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 8.6 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 2,400 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Location score | 9.0 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | until 12:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Breakfast | Buffet | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 7 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Photos | 45 photos | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Data as of | September 2026 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Premium Apartment with Sea View | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (2 adults + 2 children) | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Premium Apartment with Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children) | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (3 adults + 1 child) | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults) | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities124 | ||
| Highlight: Restaurant | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Parking | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Balcony | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Pets allowed | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Air conditioning | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Spa & wellness centre | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: View | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Family rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet paper | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Private bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Free toiletries | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Hairdryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Linen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Wardrobe or closet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| View: View | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Outdoor furniture | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Sun terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Balcony | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Garden | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Clothes rack | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Pets: overview | Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Live music/performance | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Happy hour (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Themed dinner nights (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Bike tours (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Walking tours (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Evening entertainment | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Horse riding (extra charge) (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Diving (extra charge) (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Cycling (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Hiking (extra charge) (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Windsurfing (extra charge) (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Billiards (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Fishing (extra charge) (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Telephone | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Fruits (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Wine/champagne (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Kids' meals (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Special diet menus (on request) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Snack bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Minibar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Restaurant | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: Internet services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 7 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: Valet parking | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Transport: Public transport tickets (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Concierge service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Luggage storage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Tour desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: 24-hour front desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Entertainment & family services: Babysitting/child services (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Entertainment & family services: Indoor play area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Ironing service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Dry cleaning (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Laundry (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Fax/photocopying (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: CCTV outside property | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: CCTV in common areas | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Smoke alarms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key card access | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: 24-hour security | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Safety deposit box | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Pet bowls | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Shared lounge/TV area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking throughout | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Wake-up service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Hardwood or parquet floors | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproofing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Car hire | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Packed lunches | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Lift | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Family rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Facilities for disabled guests | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Room service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Emergency cord in bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Lower bathroom sink | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Raised toilet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Toilet with grab rails | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Pool 1 - indoor | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness/spa locker rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Yoga classes | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Full body massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Hand massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Head massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Couples massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Foot massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Neck massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Back massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Spa/wellness packages | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Spa lounge/relaxation area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Steam room | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Spa facilities | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Body wrap | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Body scrub | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Body treatments | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Facial treatments | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Beauty services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Hammam | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Hot tub/Jacuzzi | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Massage (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Spa & wellness centre (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness centre | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Sauna | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Funchal and its climate204 | ||
| Coordinates of Funchal | 32.65, -16.91667 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Funchal | 112,290 · As of 2023. | Wikidata |
| Area of Funchal | 76.16 km² | Wikidata |
| Average daily high in January | 20 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 14.3 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 67.1 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 160.9 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 19.9 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 13.9 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 72.4 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 166.8 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 20.6 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 14.3 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 62.3 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 197.7 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 21 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 14.9 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 45.2 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 194.8 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 22 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 16.2 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 27.2 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 208.6 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.7 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 18.2 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 7.8 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 194 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.4 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 19.7 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 1.7 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 232.5 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 26.8 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 20.7 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 1.3 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 236.7 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 26.6 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 20.4 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 23.1 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 210.8 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 25.2 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 19.2 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 91.2 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 194.3 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 22.8 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 17 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 80.3 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 165.9 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 21 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 15.5 °C · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 94.8 mm · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 151.1 h · Station: Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude:. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (average daily max UV recorded in 2015-2020) | Wikipedia |
| Funchal tourist tax per guest per night | 2 EUR · Up to 7 consecutive nights (at most 14 EUR a person); charged to visitors over 12 who do not live in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Municipal platform: taxaturistica.funchal.pt | Airbnb help centre (Funchal municipal tourist tax) |
| Nights the Funchal tourist tax is charged for, at most | 7 nights | Airbnb help centre (Funchal municipal tourist tax) |
| Horários do Funchal city bus ticket bought on board | 2.05 EUR · Municipal zone. Intermunicipal on board 2.65 EUR. Children 6-12: 1.00 EUR on board. | Horários do Funchal, tarifário 2026 (Portaria 128/2026) |
| Horários do Funchal city bus fare per trip, pre-paid on a GIRO card | 1.45 EUR · The GIRO ticket card itself costs 0.50 EUR. Intermunicipal pre-paid 2.00 EUR. | Horários do Funchal, tarifário 2026 (Portaria 128/2026) |
| Horários do Funchal 1-day ticket, municipal | 4.95 EUR · 2 days 8.70, 3 days 12.50, 5 days 18.00, 7 days 23.50 EUR (municipal); on a GIRO card. | Horários do Funchal, tarifário 2026 (Portaria 128/2026) |
| Ages that count as children on Horários do Funchal fares | 6 to 12 inclusive | Horários do Funchal, tarifário 2026 |
| Funchal-Monte cable car, return ticket | 22 EUR · One way 16 EUR; children 0-6 free. Lower station Largo das Babosas is at Monte; the lower station is on the Funchal seafront (Zona Velha). | Madeira Cable Car (Teleférico do Funchal) |
| Funchal-Monte cable car, one way | 16 EUR | Madeira Cable Car (Teleférico do Funchal) |
| Funchal-Monte cable car opening | daily from 09:00, last boarding 17:45 · Each cabin carries 4 to 6 people. | Visit Madeira |
| Botanical Garden cable car (Monte - Jardim Botânico), adult one way / return | 11 / 16 EUR · Children 7-14: 6 / 9 EUR; under 7 free. With Botanical Garden entry: 19 / 24 EUR. Runs 09:00-17:00, last boarding 16:50, every day except 25 December. | Teleférico Jardim Botânico |
| Madeira Botanical Garden entry, over 12 | 10 EUR · From 28 October 2024. Ages 6-12: 3 EUR; under 6 free. Open every day except Christmas Day, 09:00-18:00, tickets sold until 17:30; about 2 hours to visit. | IFCN (Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza) |
| Monte Palace Tropical Garden entry, adult | 18 EUR · Children up to 14 free with an adult. | Monte Palace Madeira |
| Mercado dos Lavradores opening hours | Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat 07:00-14:00, closed Sundays and public holidays · Opened 1940 (Visit Madeira). The Christmas carols in the fish hall start around 23:00 on the market night. | Visit Funchal (Câmara Municipal do Funchal) |
| Blandy's Wine Lodge Premium Tour | 23 EUR · 45 minutes, museum and 3 wines, in English several times a day Monday to Sunday. Lodge Tour 17 EUR (30 min); Vintage Premium 59 EUR (5 wines incl. a Frasqueira); private 150 EUR a person (2-4). Children 6-17: 8.40 EUR. | Blandy's Wine Lodge |
| Year the Blandy family business in Madeira dates from | 1,811 | Blandy's |
| Sé (Funchal Cathedral) entry | free · The tower visit is ticketed at the shop by the main door; weekday tower visits 10:00-12:45 and 14:00-17:00 (catedraldofunchal.com). | Visit Funchal |
| Complexo Balnear do Lido, individual entry | 6 EUR · Youth entry 2 EUR; 5 entries 8.50 EUR; parasol 6.50 EUR. Bathing season June to September (visit.funchal.pt). | Frente MarFunchal (municipal company) |
| Year the Mercado dos Lavradores opened | 1,940 | Visit Madeira |
| Funchal beaches with a Blue Flag in 2026 | Barreirinha; Ponta Gorda-Poças do Governador; Clube Naval do Funchal; Formosa; Lido-Complexo Balnear · Madeira has 17 Blue Flag beaches in 2026 (guiadepraias.pt counts them from the ABAAE list). | ABAAE - Bandeira Azul 2026 regional lists |
| Bathing waters identified in the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2026 | 60 · Portaria n.º 204-A/2026/1 of 30 April; 671 in Portugal. The regional environment directorate (DRAM, madeira.gov.pt/dram) publishes each beach's profile, season and classification. | APA - Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente |
| Complexo Balnear do Lido bathing season | June to September | Visit Funchal |
| Normal sea temperature in January, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 18.3 °C · Derived: the month's mean (19.6 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+1.3 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in January 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 18.7 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in February, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 17.7 °C · Derived: the month's mean (19.1 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+1.4 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in February 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 18 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in March, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 17.6 °C · Derived: the month's mean (19.3 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+1.7 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in March 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 17.6 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in April, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 17.8 °C · Derived: the month's mean (18.9 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+1.1 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in April 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 17.8 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in May, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 18.6 °C · Derived: the month's mean (19.5 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+0.9 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in May 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 18.6 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in June, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 20.1 °C · Derived: the month's mean (21.2 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+1.1 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in June 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 20.7 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in July, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 21.6 °C · Derived: the month's mean (22.4 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+0.8 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in July 2026, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 22.6 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in August, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 22.6 °C · Derived: the month's mean (23.4 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+0.8 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in August 2025, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 23.4 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in September, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 22.9 °C · Derived: the month's mean (23.3 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+0.4 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in September 2024, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 23.3 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in October, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 22.3 °C · Derived: the month's mean (22.8 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+0.5 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in October 2025, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 22.8 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in November, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 20.9 °C · Derived: the month's mean (21.9 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+1.0 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in November 2025, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 21.9 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Normal sea temperature in December, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 19.5 °C · Derived: the month's mean (20.2 °C) minus its stated anomaly (+0.7 °C); the same normal results from another year's release. Measured at the Pontinha pier, Funchal harbour. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Mean sea temperature in December 2025, Molhe da Pontinha (Funchal) | 20.2 °C | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira), from IPMA data |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, January 2025 | 54.1 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, February 2025 | 61.8 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, March 2025 | 65.2 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, April 2025 | 70.3 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, May 2025 | 72.3 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, June 2025 | 74.3 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, July 2025 | 75.6 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, August 2025 | 76.7 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, September 2025 | 74.7 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, October 2025 | 71.4 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, November 2025 | 63.4 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Net bed occupancy of tourist accommodation in the region, December 2025 | 52.8 % · Whole region (Madeira and Porto Santo), monthly tourism release. | DREM (Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira) |
| Maximum price of road diesel in Madeira, week of 21-27 September 2026 | 2.08 EUR per litre · Maximum retail prices are set weekly by the regional government and change on Mondays. | DNOTICIAS (from the Direção Regional do Comércio, Indústria e Qualidade) |
| Maximum price of 95 petrol in Madeira, week of 21-27 September 2026 | 1.98 EUR per litre | DNOTICIAS (from the Direção Regional do Comércio, Indústria e Qualidade) |
| General speed limits for cars in Portugal: in towns / outside towns / motorways | 50 / 90 / 120 km/h · Posted signs override the general limits. | Código da Estrada, article 27 (ANSR, Segurança Rodoviária) |
| Traffic drives on the right in Madeira | yes · B. Seat belts are compulsory. | madeira-web.com |
| US citizens who are not residents may drive in Portugal on a US licence | for up to 185 days · An International Driving Permit (from AAA or the National Auto Club) is advised by the State Department, not required by law. | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Portugal |
| A UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Portugal | yes · Paper licences may need a photocard or an International Driving Permit. | UK Foreign Office travel advice |
| Paid street parking spaces in Funchal | 1,602 · Four tariff zones; coins or the iParque app with start-and-stop payment. | Frente MarFunchal (municipal company) |
| Street parking per hour in Funchal: yellow / green / red / brown zones | 1.83 / 1.38 / 0.76 / 0.54 EUR | Frente MarFunchal (municipal company) |
| Cruise ship calls at the Port of Funchal in 2025, a record | 331 · Up 4.74% on 2024. | Dinheiro Vivo (APRAM figures) |
| Cruise passengers at Funchal in 2025 | 746,257 · Plus 278,185 crew; 1,024,442 people in all. | Dinheiro Vivo (APRAM figures) |
| Cruise ship overnight stays at Funchal in 2025 | 122 nights, 172,396 passengers | Dinheiro Vivo (APRAM figures) |
| Cruise turnarounds (embarking and disembarking) at Funchal in 2025 | 31 | Dinheiro Vivo (APRAM figures) |
| Cruise calls cancelled for bad weather, November-December 2025 | 10 | Dinheiro Vivo (APRAM figures) |
| Average spending per cruise passenger or crew member ashore | 61.40 EUR | Dinheiro Vivo (ACIF study) |
| Ships at Funchal for New Year's Eve 2025-26 | 11 cruise ships and a sailing ship, about 30,000 people (22,000 passengers) · Three berthed inside the port, the rest anchored in the bay. | Correio da Manhã Canadá (APRAM via Lusa) |
| Walk from the cruise terminal on the Pontinha pier to the city centre | about 1 km, 15-20 minutes, mostly flat along the waterfront · C. Past the marina, the CR7 museum and the Santa Catarina gardens. | Adventour Begins (port guide) |
| APRAM publishes the port's cruise calls | apram.pt · The official list of cruise calls for Funchal, Caniçal and Porto Santo. | APRAM - Portos da Madeira |
| Doca do Cavacas entry 2026 | €6 adult; €2 ages 7-17 and pensioners; free up to 6 with an adult | Frente MarFunchal |
| Funchal bathing complexes entry 2026 | Lido, Ponta Gorda, Barreirinha, Doca do Cavacas: €6 adult; €2 ages 7-17, pensioners and disability; free up to 6 with an adult; 5 entries €8.90 | Frente MarFunchal |
| Free public beaches | Praia Formosa, Praia de São Tiago and Lido Poente: free access | Frente MarFunchal |
| Beach equipment | complexes: sunbed €2.50, parasol €2.50, 2 sunbeds + parasol €5.50; Praia Formosa: sunbed €2.80, 2 sunbeds + parasol €6.50 | Frente MarFunchal |
| Praia Formosa | four sand-and-pebble beaches over 2 km; parking, bars, toilets, changing rooms all year; lifeguards June-September; free; Accessible Beach award 2015; the only public beach on Madeira joined by a promenade to two towns, Funchal and Câmara de Lobos | Visit Funchal |
| Praia do Areeiro, Funchal | black sand and pebbles below cliffs, on the south coast | Visit Madeira |
| Museu Quinta das Cruzes | Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-17:30, closed Sunday, Monday and holidays; adult €10, ages 13-25 and 65+ €5, family €18, children free; decorative arts from the 15th century to the first half of the 20th; the last home of João Gonçalves Zarco; library of more than 6,000 volumes, garden café | Direção Regional da Cultura |
| Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas | Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-17:30, closed Sundays and holidays; adult €6, 13-25 and 65+ €3, family €10; free for residents, children under 12 and students, and for families on the first Saturday of the month; art, furniture and a very important tile collection | Direção Regional da Cultura |
| Museu de Fotografia da Madeira - Atelier Vicente's | Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, closed Monday, Sunday and holidays; adult €6, 13-25 and 65+ €3, family €10; 3 to 4 million photographic items from the 1850s; studio site acquired in 1865, one of two surviving 19th-century photo studios in Portugal | Direção Regional da Cultura |
| Museu de História Natural do Funchal | Palácio de São Pedro; Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-18:00, closed Sunday and Monday and some holidays; adult €4.63, young from 11 and pensioners €2.42, children to 10 free | Museu Municipal do Funchal |
| Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal | Rua do Bispo 21; Monday to Friday 10:00-17:30, Saturday 10:00-13:30, closed Sundays and holidays; adults €10, residents €5, guided tour €15; the island's most significant group of Flemish art, bought in the sugar trade | Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal |
| Madeira Story Centre | Rua Dom Carlos I 27; daily 09:00-19:00, closed at Christmas; adult €5, child €3 | Hello Guide Madeira (C) |
| Palheiro Gardens | daily 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:00, closed 25 December and 1 January; adults €11, ages 15-17 €6, children free, groups of 5+ €10, residents €6 | Palheiro Gardens |
| Palheiro Gardens history | at about 500 m; the first owner, the Conde de Carvalhal, planted many of the trees and began the camellia collection; a tea house; a rose garden created in 2007 by Christina Blandy around stone rings from Banger's Pillar, a 1798 waterfront landmark demolished in 1939 | Palheiro Gardens |
| Madeira Botanical Garden | opened in 1960 on the Quinta do Bom Sucesso, an estate established in 1881 by the Reid family; about 8 ha, 5 of them landscaped; more than 2,000 exotic plants from every continent; an orchid area, viewpoints, an amphitheatre, a natural history museum and a herbarium | Visit Madeira |
| Jardim Municipal do Funchal | opened in 1885 on the site of the São Francisco convent; 8,300 m²; a pond with fountains and the marble sculpture Meninos by António Maria Ribeiro (1943); open all year | Visit Funchal |
| Parque de Santa Catarina | 36,000 m² on Avenida do Infante; the Capela de Santa Catarina, the first church built on Madeira, in 1425; a statue of Columbus, a lake, a playground, a viewpoint over the port; open 07:00-22:00 from 22 March to 22 September, 07:00-20:00 otherwise | Visit Funchal |
| Mercado dos Lavradores building | opened 24 November 1940, designed by Edmundo Tavares; tile panels of 1940 by the Fábrica de Faiança Battistini (Maria de Portugal), painted with regional scenes by João Rodrigues, on the facade, the main entrance and the fish hall; Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot | Visit Funchal |
| Museu CR7 | opened 15 December 2013 at Praça do Mar, Avenida Sá Carneiro 27; 400 m²; more than a hundred individual and team trophies, among them five Ballons d'Or (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017) and four Golden Boots; a wax figure; Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 | Visit Madeira |
| Museu CR7 entry | €5 a person; children pay from the age of 10 | Visit Funchal |
| Cristiano Ronaldo statue | bronze, by the Madeiran sculptor Ricardo Velosa, 3.40 m with the pedestal, in front of the museum, in his free-kick pose | Wikipedia (B) |
| Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico | 17th century, at 111 m; works completed in 1632 by the inscription on its gate, begun in stone from 1606 after a wooden castle of 1602-1603; first the island's gunpowder store; handed to the Navy in the mid-20th century as its communications centre ('Pico Rádio'); chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade and gardens; usually free, Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 | Visit Madeira |
| Fortaleza do Pico status | listed as closed on 18 September 2026 | Visit Madeira |
| Paços do Concelho | built in 1758 as the residence of the Conde de Carvalhal, bought by the city in 1883; courtyard with Battistini tiles of 1940 from the Maria de Portugal factory and a fountain with the marble 'Leda and the Swan' by Germano José Salles; guided visits on weekdays at 11:00, about 60 minutes, in several languages; closed at weekends and on holidays | Visit Madeira |
| Zarco statue | by Francisco Franco, commissioned in 1918, finished in 1927, shown on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon for the 1929 Ibero-American exposition, inaugurated in Funchal in May 1934 at Avenida Arriaga and Avenida Zarco; pedestal by the architect Cristiano da Silva | madeira-web (B) |
| Empress Sissi statue | bronze, life size, about 1.72 m, by Lagoa Henriques, 2000, in the gardens of the Casino Park hotel on Avenida do Infante; Empress Elisabeth first stayed in Madeira from November 1860 to April 1861 | Visit Funchal |
| Blandy's Wine Lodge tours | Avenida Arriaga 28; Lodge Tour €17, 30 min, 2 samples, in English; Premium Tour €23, 45 min, cooperage, canteiro ageing rooms, satinwood vats and museum, 3 samples, in Portuguese, English, German, French and Spanish; Vintage Premium €59, 1h30, 5 wines with a vintage; Private €150 a person, max 4, 60 min, 6 premium wines; under 6 free, 6-17 €8.40 · A | Blandy's Wine Lodge |
| H.M. Borges | founded 1877 by Henrique Menezes Borges; in its present building in central Funchal since 1924, a former cereal mill; guided tours and tastings, groups up to 18, private Premium and Diamond tastings; paintings by Max Römer in the tasting room; tastings reported from €9 for four 5-year-old wines · A | H.M. Borges |
| Henriques & Henriques | founded 1850 by João Gonçalves Henriques, of a Câmara de Lobos family; the name dates from the partnership of his sons after 1912; Avenida da Autonomia 10, Câmara de Lobos; basic tastings reported free, older wines paid · B | Henriques & Henriques |
| Justino's Madeira | established as a company in 1926 by António Justino Henriques de Freitas, the family in business since 1870; a winery built in 1994 in the Cancela industrial park, Santa Cruz; believed to be the largest shipper of Madeira wine · B | Justino's Madeira |
| Espetada | chunks of beef roasted on a bay-laurel stick over charcoal with garlic and bay leaf; metal skewers often used now; once only for religious feasts and festivals because beef was dear; eaten with fried cornmeal, and at festivals with wine mixed with laranjada, a Madeiran soft drink made since 1872 | Visit Madeira |
| Bolo do caco | flatbread made with sweet potato, cooked on a very hot basalt stone, the caco; served warm with garlic and parsley butter, or with chorizo or cheese; the base of the prego no bolo do caco steak sandwich and a side for espetada | Visit Madeira |
| Filete de espada | black scabbardfish from the deep Atlantic, a long fishing tradition in Câmara de Lobos; traditionally breaded and fried, served with Madeira banana or passion fruit | Visit Madeira |
| Typical dishes | milho cozido and milho frito (cornmeal, boiled or fried), sopa de trigo (wheat soup with pork and vegetables), bife de atum (tuna steak marinated then fried), picado (small pieces of meat in sauce with fried potatoes), grilled limpets, carne de vinha d'alhos (pork marinated in white wine and garlic) | Visit Madeira |
| Bolo de mel and broas de mel | made with sugar-cane honey; bolo de mel dates from the 15th century, with butter, lard, walnuts, spices, Madeira wine and candied peel, fermented up to 3 days and kept for months; broas de mel are crunchy biscuits; both Christmas sweets | Visit Madeira |
| Banana from Madeira | sweet, creamy and compact; introduced in the 16th century; grown mainly on the south coast; a Protected Geographical Indication | Visit Madeira |
| Regional fruit | anona (cherimoya), passion fruit, fruto delicioso (the fruit of Monstera deliciosa), chestnut, sugar cane for cane honey and rum | Visit Madeira |
| Carne de vinha d'alhos | pork marinated for several days in garlic, white wine, bay leaf and spices, then fried; traditionally made for Christmas Eve; eaten on a plate or in a papo-seco roll | Visit Madeira |
| Grilled limpets | molluscs from the coastal rocks, grilled in a pan with garlic, butter, parsley and lemon, served in the pan in their shells as a starter, with bolo do caco | Visit Madeira |
| Madeiran sweets | pudim de maracujá (passion fruit pudding); palitos de cerveja, a Christmas broa made with beer; bolo preto with cane honey, Madeira wine, beer, cinnamon and candied fruit; malassadas, fried Carnival sweets with cane honey; rebuçados de funcho, fennel sweets; lambecas, the ice creams of Porto Santo; queijada da Madeira with curd cheese; mousse de anona | Visit Madeira |
| Madeiran drinks | nikita: ice cream, pineapple, pineapple juice and pale beer; laranjada, created in 1872, one of the oldest soft drinks in the world, orange-peel flavour; Brisa Maracujá, purple passion fruit and lightly sparkling water; Coral, a lager; licor de ginja from Curral das Freiras, ginjas steeped in brandy and sugar | Visit Madeira |
| Michelin Guide 2026, Madeira | 12 restaurants: Il Gallo d'Oro 2 stars; William and Desarma 1 star each (all €€€€); Casal da Penha Bib Gourmand (€€, Portuguese); selected: Avista (Mediterranean), Avista Ásia (fusion), Audax, Gazebo, Oxalis, Ákua (contemporary), Horta (vegetarian), all Funchal, and Vila do Peixe in Câmara de Lobos (fish and seafood) · A | Michelin Guide |
| Il Gallo d'Oro | at The Cliff Bay hotel, Estrada Monumental 147; chef Benoît Sinthon since 2004; first star 2009, second 2017, green star 2022 · A | Visit Madeira |
| Desarma | rooftop of The Views Baía, Rua das Maravilhas 74; chef Octávio Freitas; a Michelin star in 2024, 2025 and 2026; Tuesday to Saturday, seatings 19:00-21:00; menus of 6, 9 and 12 'moments' · A | Desarma |
| William | at Belmond Reid's Palace, named after William Reid, the hotel's founder; one Michelin star; modern Madeiran cooking; Atlantic views through full-length windows; chef Francisco Avalada (2026 press) · A | Belmond |
| Casal da Penha | Bib Gourmand 2026, €€; in the centre, a modest dining room and a rooftop terrace; traditional cooking with regional specialities, fish of the day, meat and rice dishes · A | Michelin Guide |
| Funchal Downtown nightlife | the old town is the centre of the island's nightlife, with some of its busiest bars in the cobbled streets; poncha is the signature drink | Visit Madeira |
| Funchal bars and clubs | Venda Velha on Rua de Santa Maria recreates an early-20th-century venda, with poncha made with fresh fruit; Barreirinha Bar Café at Largo do Socorro behind the Barreirinha complex, a café by day with a seafront terrace and occasional DJs, busiest at nightfall; Dash Cocktail Bar and Mini Eco Bar, a small eco bar, on Rua da Alfândega; Groovy on Rua do Esmeraldo, food in the week and DJs, live music and art at weekends; Soirée at Largo dos Varadouros, a microclub with DJs and live music in the old sugar warehouse; Vespas Club on Avenida Sá Carneiro, open since the 1980s; Trap Music Bar on Rua da Favila near the Casino Madeira, with a live music room, a dance room and a terrace; Dubai Club Madeira near the seafront, with a shisha bar; 23 Vintage Bar for hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s | Visit Madeira |
| Casino Madeira | one of Funchal's main entertainment centres, five minutes from the city centre | Visit Madeira |
| Cetacean species in Madeira's seas | 28 of the 78 known species identified by 2013, from several dolphins to the blue whale; some seasonal, such as the common dolphin, some present all year, such as the bottlenose dolphin, with a resident group found by photo-identification | madeira-web, citing the Museu da Baleia (B) |
| Whale-watching conduct | boats may not follow animals closely for more than 15 minutes at a time; the Museu da Baleia recommends keeping at least 100 m, not passing through a group, and keeping noise and changes of speed to a minimum | Visit Madeira blog and madeira-web (B) |
| Whale watching from Funchal | trips all year from Funchal marina; operators there include Rota dos Cetáceos, OceanSee, Magic Dolphin, VMT Madeira, RECMAD and Bonita da Madeira | Visit Madeira |
| Museu da Baleia | in Caniçal, on the history of whaling in Madeira and the study of cetaceans; open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 | Museu da Baleia |
| Economy car hire in Madeira, low season (November to March), from about per day | 20 EUR · 'From around €20 to €35' a day for economy and city cars; insurance and extras not stated as included. | 7M Rent a Car (Madeira rental company), price guide of 11 August 2026 |
| Economy car hire in Madeira, high season (June to September), from about per day | 40 EUR · 'From around €40 to over €70' a day in high season. | 7M Rent a Car (Madeira rental company), price guide of 11 August 2026 |
| Petrol 95, regional maximum price per litre, week 21-27 September 2026 | 1.98 EUR · Madeira sets a weekly maximum; pump prices can be lower. | DNOTICIAS (from the Direção Regional do Comércio, Indústria e Qualidade) |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; Madeira's steep roads use more. | Renault Portugal |
| City bus single trip bought on board, Horários do Funchal, 2026 | 2.05 EUR · €1.45 a trip on a pre-paid GIRO card. | Horários do Funchal, tarifário 2026 (Portaria 128/2026) |
| Hostel dorm bed in Funchal, per bed per night | 23.48 EUR · One dorm offer (Santa Maria Hostel, 8-bed mixed dorm), lowest rate for two people and two nights from 10 October 2026, converted from USD at 1.1471; one sample, not a season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed in Funchal, per bed per night | 23.48 EUR · The same October sample: no high-season run was made. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Budget double in Funchal (guest houses and hotels up to three stars), per night | 140.43 EUR · 28 listings scoring 7.0 or more, median nightly price for two adults, 10-12 October 2026, converted from USD at 1.1471. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Budget double in Funchal (guest houses and hotels up to three stars), per night | 140.43 EUR · The same October sample. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Mid-range double in Funchal (four-star hotels and aparthotels), per night | 226.82 EUR · 31 listings scoring 7.0 or more, median nightly price for two adults, 10-12 October 2026, converted from USD at 1.1471. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Mid-range double in Funchal (four-star hotels and aparthotels), per night | 226.82 EUR · The same October sample. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Upper double in Funchal (five-star hotels), per night | 410 EUR · 16 listings scoring 7.0 or more, median nightly price for two adults, 10-12 October 2026, converted from USD at 1.1471. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| Upper double in Funchal (five-star hotels), per night | 410 EUR · The same October sample. | Booking.com listings sampled by Funchal Tours |
| A cheap meal in Funchal, per person | 10 EUR · 45 restaurants publish EUR 5-10 per person; the upper end of that band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges, 746 restaurants checked September 2026. | Funchal Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal in Funchal, per person | 15 EUR · 54 restaurants publish EUR 10-15, the most common band; the upper end of that band. | Funchal Tours restaurant database |
| An upper-range meal in Funchal, per person | 50 EUR · 13 restaurants publish EUR 50+ per person. | Funchal Tours restaurant database |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a Funchal restaurant | 2.5 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 1.50-3.50 EUR, updated 3 August 2026. | Numbeo |
| Aerobus single, Madeira Airport to Funchal, bought on board | 6.7 EUR · €5.55 on a pre-paid GIRO ticket; about 50 minutes to the end of the route. | CAM - Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira (madeirabus.com) |
| Airport transfer to Funchal, median of the transfers on sale | 39.22 EUR · Median of the six airport transfers in the partner catalogue (USD 35.68 to 86.31), converted at 1.1471, 22 September 2026. | GetYourGuide listings |
| Funchal tourist tax per guest per night | 2 EUR · For at most 7 consecutive nights, visitors over 12 who do not live in Madeira. | Câmara Municipal do Funchal (taxaturistica.funchal.pt) |
| Blandy's Wine Lodge Premium Tour, per person | 23 EUR · The lodge's own price, September 2026. | Blandy's Wine Lodge |
| Economy car hire in Madeira, low season, from about per day | 20 EUR · 'From around €20 to €35' a day, November to March. | 7M Rent a Car (Madeira rental company), price guide of 11 August 2026 |
| Economy car hire in Madeira, high season, from about per day | 40 EUR · 'From around €40 to over €70' a day, June to September. | 7M Rent a Car (Madeira rental company), price guide of 11 August 2026 |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
What to look at elsewhere
Other hotels in the area offer different trade offs. Suite Hotel Jardins Da Ajuda starts from €143 a night and carries a 7.9 out of 10 score from 3,214 reviews. The Editory Ocean Way Funchal charges from €216 a night but holds a 9.2 out of 10 score from 314 reviews.
Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel begins at €484 a night with an 8.3 out of 10 rating from 877 reviews. Vila Baleira Residence asks for €215 a night and sits at 8.4 out of 10 from 195 reviews. Match your budget and tolerance for review size against these 4 properties before finalising your choice.
Common questions
When can I check in, and when must I leave?
Times are check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. Note carefully: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in”
Can I walk to the city centre?
Absolutely. You can reach the centre in 50 minutes, covering 3.2 km (2.0 miles).
What about parking a car?
The property puts it this way: "“Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 7 per day.”"
Can I get online there?
The property puts it this way: "“WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”"
Is breakfast on offer?
Yes: Buffet.
Can I bring my dog or cat?
The property puts it this way: "“Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.”"
Is the property accessible?
Accessibility provisions cover emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails and wheelchair accessible. Inquire about other needs before confirming.
How many reviews support this score?
Solid evidence: 8.6 out of 10 from 2,400 reviews ensures an accurate assessment.
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Golden Residence Hotel
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