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Governo Regional da MadeiraSecretaria Regional da Cultura, Turismo e TransportesDirecção Regional do TurismoAv. Arriaga, 18, 9004 - 519 Funchal - MadeiraT: +351 291 211 900 | F: +351 291 232 151www.visitmadeira.pt | info.srt@gov-madeira.pt

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Funchal bay

Madeira �owers

Santo da Serra Golf Club

Porto Santo Island

Dolphins and Whales

The Rabaçal Levada

Madeira Embroidery

Madeira Wine

Monte Palace Garden + Botanical Garden Monte Palace Garden + Areeiro PeakCâmara de Lobos + Cabo GirãoCamacha + Santo da Serra + MachicoBotanical Garden + Palheiro Ferreiro Gardens Pico dos Barcelos + Curral das Freiras

What to do in a 3 hour trip:

Visit to the Madeira Story Centre + going up to Monte in cable car + returning to Funchal in the toboggans from Monte (wicker sledge)

Visit to Madeira wine cellars + visit to a Madeira Honey Cake factory

Visit to Funchal’s Cathedral (Sé) + Colégio’s Church + Sacred Art Museum

Visit to a Madeira Embroidery factory + the Farmer’s Market + Street art project “open doors” in the Old Quarter

Visit to IVBAM – Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicraft Institute + Aquarium Museum

São João Baptista Fortress + Cruzes’s Museum + Frederico de Freitas House Museum

Botanical Garden + Palheiro Ferreiro Garden

What to do in a short period of time:

Texts: Madeira Tourism Board | Photography: Marcial Fernandes; Madeira Tourism Board; IVBAM - Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicraft Institute; Madeira Promotion Bureau

The Archipelago of Madeira is located somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean about 90 minutes by plane from Portugal. With outstanding landscapes and mild climate all year round, the peaceful and safe islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are the ideal destination for an unforgettable short break of 2-3 invigorating or relaxing days, either alone or accompanied by family and friends.

Places not to miss in Funchal: The Old Quarter in Santa Maria Street; The Farmers’ Market; The Palheiro Golf; The cable car connecting Funchal to Monte; Funchal’s Cathedral (Sé); The Colégio Church; Santa Clara’s Convent; Our Lady of Monte Church; Whale and Dolphin watching boat trips; Toboggan ride ( wicker sledge) between Monte and Livramento (2km) .

Also, do not miss at:

Câmara de Lobos: Eira do Serrado viewpointover the village of Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley); “Salinas” swimming pool; Taste “Poncha” or “Nikita” overlooking the bay of Câmara de Lobos; Horse Riding Centre “Escapadados Cavaleiros”.

Ribeira Brava: Madeira Ethnographic Museum; Bathing Complex and promenade; St. Peter Church. Ponta do Sol: John dos Passos Cultural Centre; Pebble beach and viewpoint over the beach.

Machico: Santo da Serra Golf Club; Whale Museum and “Prainha” in Caniçal; Horse Riding Centre of São Jorge in Santo da Serra.

Santa Cruz: Reis Magos pebble beach in Caniço; Aquapark; Palmeiras beach; Wicker and handicraft centre of Camacha.

Porto Santo: Porto Santo Golf Club; Thalassotherapy Centre; Parish Church; Palmeiras Educational Farm; Hipicenter – Porto Santo Horse Riding Centre; 9 kms of golden sand beach.

Calheta: Casas das Mudas Arts Centre; Prazeres Educational Farm; Pebble beach of Madalena do Mar; Calheta’s sand beach; Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar beaches suitable for sur�ng.

Porto Moniz: Porto Moniz Living Science Centre; Natural swimming pools of Seixal and Porto Moniz; Dark sand beach in Seixal.

São Vicente: Caves and Volcanism Centre; Parish Church; House Museum Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia in Ponta Delgada; Pebble beach suitable for sur�ng.

Santana: Madeira Theme Park; Queimadas footpaths; Santana´s typical houses; Recreational and bathing complex of Faial; Karting track in Faial; Quinta do Arco Rose Garden.

Museums:Quinta das Cruzes Museum, Frederico de Freitas House Museum, ”Universe of Memories” - J.C. Abreu, Funchal Municipal Museum (Natural History), Wine Museum, Embroidery and Tapestry Museum, Madeira Wine Museum, Religious Art Museum, Vicentes Photography Museum, Madeira Story Centre, Museum of Contemporary Art, Casa da Luz Museum, Natural History Museum (Botanical Garden), Monte Palace Museum and Toy Museum.

Gardens:Botanical Garden, Municipal Garden, Orchid Garden, Palheiro Gardens, Santa Catarina Park and Quinta Magnólia Garden.