Madeira (funchal) Portugal

Funchal’s history goes back over 5 centuries when early Portuguese settlers colonised the coast of a bright and sunny bay where fennel (funcho) grew in abundance, giving it’s name to the new town of Funchal. Over the years the population grew, with international trade attracting the attention of all of Europe. Nowadays Funchal is a very modern city with over 104.000 inhabitants. It is one of the safest and cleanest cities in Europe and is a place that takes real pride in itself. In fact, it’s Portugal’s leading re-cycler! Mayor Miguel Albuquerque is highly respected on the island and is showing that Funchal is a forward thinking City that can be both beautiful and fun filled without being dirty and unsafe. The perfectly cobbled streets in the centre mixed with the modern shopping areas, cafes, bars, restaurants and of course tourists, make Funchal a city that is both interesting and exciting. Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Episcopal See Cathedra Episcopal See Cathedra Episcopal See Cathedra Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Musicae Evenings Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Basket Sledge ride Basket Sledge ride Funchal Funchal Funchal Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Nossa Senhora De Monte Church Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal Funchal comment | share Type your message and click Add Comment It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name Name Email help private comment Type your message and click Add Comment It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name Name Email help private comment click on thumbnails for full image