Funchal Trip Overview
The traditional market in Santo da Serra is open on Sundays. You may buy fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, souvenirs and more. There are also delicious snacks and local drinks to try. Next to the traditional market, there is a gipsy market with a diversity of products.
The other highlight is the public park with a wide diversity of Madeiran flora and fauna species.
The viewpoint over the natural reserve of Garajau is a must see when you visit Madeira. On this location, you will also see the Cristo Rei statue.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Funchal, Portugal
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
The traditional market in Santo da Serra is open on Sundays. You may buy fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, souvenirs and more. There are also delicious snacks and local drinks to try. Next to the traditional market, there is a gipsy market with a diversity of products.
The other highlight is the public park with a wide diversity of Madeiran flora and fauna species.
The viewpoint over the natural reserve of Garajau is a must see when you visit Madeira. On this location, you will also see the Cristo Rei statue.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santo da Serra, Santo da Serra, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Traditional market with fresh fruits and vegetables. You can also buy flowers, crafts and souvenirs. You have the chance to try some local drinks like Cidra and Poncha.
Next to the market, you may also visit Quinta da Junta Garden which is a public park with a wide diversity of Madeiran flora and fauna species.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Santa Cruz, Portugal
You can visit the fish market or have a short walk on the promenade by the sea.
You can also visit the São Salvador Church, a gothic manueline style temple. It is one of the churches, outside of Funchal, with a large architectural interest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau, Estrada Nova do Cristo Rei, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
The majestic statue of Cristo Rei stands on top of a hill which drops into a ravine, towards the sea.
The viewpoint, in Garajau, gives visitors an excellent partial view over Funchal bay, the Garajau Reserve, Caniço de Baixo and the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 15 minutes
