Of course don’t hesitate to take photos of the picturesque traditional houses.
Botanical garden:
In 1960 was opened to the public the Funchal’s botanical garden. It contains a very rich collection of plants and trees and some wonderful extensive views over Funchal Island. Take with you the famous local Bolo de Mel fruit cake as well as your unwritten postcards!
Colombo's statue
At Santa Catarina Park someone is able to check the famous Colombo’s statue. Sugar and wines commerce made Funchal a very popular destination the last decades. Among these first merchants was Christopher Columbus who, having married the daughter of the then Governor of Porto Santo, lived there for some time.
Museu De Arte Sacra:
It is a small museum with four sections sharing art pieces belonging to the University of Coimbra.You must definitely pay attention to the painting of St John the Baptist an 18th century statue.
When you arrive in Funchal, take a look around. The capital has just about the most perfect climate in the world. There is a minimum of 10 °C in the winter period and average 24 °C during the summer months. Funchal’s Bay is being protected by the highest peaks and enjoys the best sunshines.
There are no limits on the products someone would like to buy and leave the island. It’s only a small possibility to ask you for a doc proving that the articles are for private use only. |
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