Funchal

We recommend staying at the Hotel Royal Savoy in Funchal. We loved our experience at this exceptional 5-star establishment facing theAtlantic Ocean. From the balcony of our room, the scenery was breathtaking. How can you resist such beauty at first light? In this article, we share our experience and photos with you to help you make up your own mind about the place. This review is completely independent, we stayed anonymously and paid our bill in full. Why stay at the Royal Savoy Hotel in … [Read more...] about Hotel Royal Savoy (Funchal): review + photos

We loved staying at the Barceló Funchal Oldtown Hotel , nestled in the heart of the old town. Its main asset is its superb rooftop with swimming pool, offering a breathtaking view of Madeira's capital and the Atlantic Ocean. In this article, we share our experience and photos with you to help you make up your own mind about the place. This review is completely independent, we stayed anonymously and paid our bill in full. Why stay at the Barceló Funchal Oldtown Hotel? This luxury hotel offers … [Read more...] about Hotel Barceló Funchal Oldtown (Madeira): review + photos

Planning a 1-day visit to Funchal? Don't hesitate, it's a great idea! Like us, you won't be disappointed by Madeira's capital. With its picturesque old town, breathtaking scenery overlooking theAtlantic Ocean, and iconic buildings, we were won over by this city. You, too, are sure to fall under the spell of this richly varied destination! In this article, discover our 4 detailed itinerary options to suit your desires! Discover our practical advice and our many photos to optimize your … [Read more...] about Visit Funchal in 1 day: our itineraries

We recommend a visit to the Madeira Museum of Photography - Atelier Vincente's in Funchal . Located in the old town, we were initially attracted by its traditional, colorful architecture. Thanks to the many photographs on display, we were able to rediscover the island through the eyes of its artists. Check out our useful tips and photos to help you plan your visit and have a great time! Is a visit to the Museum of Photography - Atelier Vincente's worthwhile? Totally! It features in our … [Read more...] about Museum of Photography of Madeira (Funchal): visit + photos

We recommend a visit to the Frederico de Freitas Museum in Funchal. Originally the residence of the Counts of Calçada, this historic house was bought in the 1940s by Frederico de Freitas, a lawyer and art collector. Tastefully furnished and decorated, this unique place took us back to another era. Check out our useful tips and photos to help you plan your visit and have a great time! Is a visit to the Frederico de Freitas Museum worthwhile? That's right, it's featured in our article on … [Read more...] about Museum Frederico de Freitas (Funchal): visit + photos

Are you a wine lover, or just curious? We recommend a visit to Blandy's Wine Lodge in Funchal. Nestled in the heart of the old town, the Musée du Vin offers an insight into local know-how through guided tours and tastings. We were surprised by the unique flavours of Madeira's famous wines! You'll also find useful tips and photos to help you plan your visit. Is a visit to Funchal's Wine Museum worthwhile? Absolutely, it's a must-do in Funchal! Located in a historic building in the old town, … [Read more...] about Blandy’s Wine Lodge (Funchal): visit + photos