FUNCHAL DESCRIPTION
The port and town of Funchal is architecturally pleasing with the added attraction of its decorative paving. The 15th Century Convento de Santa Clara is well worth a visit and also to learn the tragic story of the nun, Maria Clementina. The 16th Century church Igreja do Colégio dominates the main square. There are several museums worth visiting, from sacred art to local handcrafts. The quality of the Madeira Lace is world known and it continues to be produced with over 20.000 cottage industry workers scattered over the island. Another equally famous product is the Madeira wine. A visit to the Adegas de São Francisco to learn how it is made and stored as the oldest bottles still existing dates from 1772! For fun there is the special and unusual dry toboggan ride on the Monte.

The hidden valleys and peaks of the Island all deserve a visit together as do the several botanical gardens, some of which are part of old private residencies open to the public. A trip around the island has to to take in the village of Santana on the north coast where the visitor will still see the traditional triangular shaped homes of the islanders. For the healthy at heart is a trip to Pico do Areeiro and climb to the highest point on the island at 1.862 metres. Most visitors find too much to do on the island, and too little time! A very special time to visit is over the New Year’s Eve which is world famous for the quality of its celebration.

MADEIRA GOLF COURSES - Santo da Serra : Palheiro : Porto Santo :

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

FUNCHAL EVENTS
April/May - Flower Festival
May & June - Music Festival
September - Wine Festival
December - New Year’s Eve

FUNCHAL INFORMATION

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FUNCHAL AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

Adega da Quinta Inside the Hotel Quinta do Estreito. The rustic ambience of this once Adega compliments the cuisine which is of traditional Island nature. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Monday.
Rua J. Joaquim da Costa - E. de Câmara de Lobos	291 910 369
Bacchus Located within the Hotel Quinta do Estreito. A carefully decorated restaurant with a professional approach to cuisine and service. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua J. Joaquim da Costa - E. de Câmara de Lobos	291 910 530
Casa Velha Appropriately and nicely decorated the restaurant specializes in traditional Island cuisine with a good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Imoeratriz Dona Amélia, 69 - Funchal	291 222 504
Cristóvão Columbo Located within the Hotel Madeira Palácio. This restaurant offers a professional International cuisine and service and a good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Estrada Monumental - Praia Formosa - Funchal	291 702 702
Dom Pepe Recently moved to its present location this restaurant has an imaginative dishes influenced by Venezuelan cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sunday.
Edifício Stadium, Rua Levada dos Barreiros - Funchal	291 763 240
Dona Amélia Owned by the same owner as the "Casa Velha". Cuisine is a mixture of Madeira Island and Mediterranean. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia, 69 - Funchal	291 225 784
Fleur de Lys Located within the Hotel Savoy. This fashionable restaurant offers an International cuisine together with many Island specialities. The quality service is also backed by a good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Avenida do Infante - Funchal	291 223 103
Les Faunes Located within the Hotel Reid's. Picasso engravings sets the ambience for the International and French "fine dining" and an extensive wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Estrada Monumental, 139 - Funchal	291 717 100
O Celeiro This typical Island restaurant offers all the speciality dishes that are associated with Madeira. Accepts Credit Cards and is closed for lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Rua Aranhas, 22 - Funchal	291 230 622
O Pátio This restaurant and snack-bar is within the Museum of Photography and offers a good range of traditional Portuguese dishes. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sunday.
Rua da Carreira, 43 - Funchal	291 227 376
Quinta da Palmeira Popular location as they also are a snack-bar, both serving a Portuguese cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards.
Avenida do Infante, 17 - Funchal	291 221 814
Santo António A popular and unpretentious restaurant for the traditional Island style of grilled meat. Accepts Credit Cards.
Estrada de Ribeira Brava - Ribeira Brava	291 910 360
Trattoria Villa Cliff Located within the Hotel Reid's. This restaurant offers a Italian cuisine with Island influences. National and Italian selection of wines. Accepts Credit Cards.
Estrada Monumental, 139 - Funchal	291 717 100
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money