As the main city and capital of Madeira, Funchal is among the most beautiful and prosperous cities in Portugal. The city receives millions of tourists in every year who come from all over the world to experience the beauty of this place. During your vacation in the city, you will find lots of great things to do and interesting things to see that will keep you extra busy during your entire vacation. Ranging from public parks to museums and churches/ cathedrals, you can rest assured that Funchal is not short of attractions worthy your time.
Once you arrive at Funchal Airport and hire a car, the first place you are recommended to visit is the Jardins Do Palheiro and this a very beautiful park that will really impress you. This is home to some of the world’s rarest tropical plants and there are several gardens where you can enjoy some small lunches, snacks, cakes, pastries and good tea. Then, drive your Funchal Airport car hire to the well known Madeira Botanical Gardens in the downtown where you will find over 2000 plants on this hill side garden. In addition, you will be thrilled with the large collection of parrots and parakeets found here as well.
A famous historic building by the name of Market - Mercado Dos Lavradores is a place where you can find some of the freshest vegetables and fruits on the island. During your vacation here, you will be able to eat fishes, Madeira mangoes and bananas among others. Nice coffee bars and pastelaries are also found here as well. The Monte Palace Hotel Gardens is also found nearby and this defunct hotel essentially includes an awesome Chinese garden, a small lake, artwork and various flora and fauna.
The Colegio Church is not very far away from Funchal Airport and you can be able to travel here easily with your hired car. This is a famous Jesuit temple that has a very stunning interior and a striking appearance that you will be thrilled with. The Se Cathedral is perhaps the most famous place in Funchal and this monument receives more visitors than you would even imagine. There are numerous other attractions here that are worthy visiting. Funchal Airport car hire services are worthy considering as they will ensure that you have quite an easy and memorable time as you travel to all these places in Funchal.