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Ilse
Funchal is the capital of Madeira which is a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean. Madeira Island itself is also known as the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’ and is an absolute dream to explore. The charming coastal town Funchal is a gem on its own. Strolling through the atmospheric town during night feels like walking in a modern fairytale. There are many small, cobbled streets to explore with beautiful authentic buildings, a fort, pebble beaches, very lush parks and great restaurants. Many tourists base themselves in Funchal to explore Madeira island. That’s a great choice if you want to be centrally located on the island and have enough facilities around you. Besides being a great town to stay, there are also many great things to do in Funchal. In this complete guide you’ll find all the best activities to do in and around Funchal!
Funchal is year round a great destination to visit. The average annual temperature for Funchal is 21°C with hot summers and mild winters. It is dry 236 days a year with about the same amount of days sunshine. Besides that, Funchal has its charm in every season, with December as a real ‘Festa’ month with Christmas and New Years Eve. During the summer season terraces are packed and many locals and tourists enjoy being outside. Read the full travel article here.
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