Guidebook for The Retreat, Old Town Funchal
Travel by bus or cable car to the botanical gardens. Stunning gardens and spectacular views.
142 locals recommend
Madeira Botanical Garden
Travel by bus or cable car to the botanical gardens. Stunning gardens and spectacular views.
Catch the bus or the cable car to Monte and visit this wonderful Garden. Pack a picnic and make a day of it. From here, take the cable car across to the botanical gardens.
166 locals recommend
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
4 Caminho do MonteCatch the bus or the cable car to Monte and visit this wonderful Garden. Pack a picnic and make a day of it. From here, take the cable car across to the botanical gardens.
A bustling area full of art galleries, restaurants and bars. Sip a cold beer whilst people watching, or enjoy Fado music whilst eating your meal. Visit the various art galleries and enjoy a wide spectrum of local art.
29 locals recommend
OLD TOWN BAR
6 Tv. das TorresA bustling area full of art galleries, restaurants and bars. Sip a cold beer whilst people watching, or enjoy Fado music whilst eating your meal. Visit the various art galleries and enjoy a wide spectrum of local art.
The local Cathedral in the centre of Funchal is just a short walk from the apartment.
50 locals recommend
Funchal Cathedral
Rua do AljubeThe local Cathedral in the centre of Funchal is just a short walk from the apartment.
Just a 15 minute walk and you can enjoy a theatrical show, or a musical extravaganza.
79 locals recommend
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Avenida ArriagaJust a 15 minute walk and you can enjoy a theatrical show, or a musical extravaganza.
Enjoy a summer concert in the park, watch the fire works on a saturday evening in June. Watch the cruise ships coming in to port or just relax on the grass and breathe in the fresh air.
46 locals recommend
Santa Catarina Park
18 Av. Sá CarneiroEnjoy a summer concert in the park, watch the fire works on a saturday evening in June. Watch the cruise ships coming in to port or just relax on the grass and breathe in the fresh air.
A special occasion meal, or just a quick lunch. This Bistro will provide you with gourmet food to please your palate.
Boho Bistrô
48 Rua dos AranhasA special occasion meal, or just a quick lunch. This Bistro will provide you with gourmet food to please your palate.
Cape Girão
Restaurante Lily's
Great Food
Restaurante Casa De Abrigo Do Poiso
Great food. Closed on Tuesdays.
Sao Vicente Caves
Get inside a volcano.
Walk to the eastern tip of the Island. Take sun protection and lots of water. Good walking shoes essential.
103 locals recommend
Ponta de São Lourenço
Estrada de São LourençoWalk to the eastern tip of the Island. Take sun protection and lots of water. Good walking shoes essential.
Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Piscina Porto da Cruz
17 Caminho do PenedoEnjoy lunch or a drink. Take the lift or stairs down to the swimming area and have a swim in the sea.
69 locals recommend
Barreirinha Bar Café
Largo do SocorroEnjoy lunch or a drink. Take the lift or stairs down to the swimming area and have a swim in the sea.
Pingo Doce
24 Av. José Luciano de CastroFor all your groceries
Just a block away and you can be soaring through the air on your way to Monte, Botanical Gardens and/or Tropical Gardens.
36 locals recommend
Teleférico do Funchal
Just a block away and you can be soaring through the air on your way to Monte, Botanical Gardens and/or Tropical Gardens.