Portugal Itinerary

The Perfect 8-Day Funchal Itinerary

Funchal 🇵🇹 · Built from 4 real traveler plans · 40 spots

Monte Palace Tropical GardenMercado dos LavradoresRestaurante O TascoCabo Girão Skywalk

Funchal is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 4 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 8-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Funchal.

8-Day Funchal Itinerary

Day 1

Monte Palace Tropical Garden
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 4 travelers
Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado dos Lavradores
attraction · ★ 4.1 · saved by 4 travelers
Restaurante O Tasco
Restaurante O Tasco
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Cabo Girão Skywalk
Cabo Girão Skywalk
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Restaurante Brasa Viva
Restaurante Brasa Viva
restaurant · ★ 5 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 2

Funchal Cathedral (Sé do Funchal)
Funchal Cathedral (Sé do Funchal)
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 2 travelers
Ponta de São Lourenço
Ponta de São Lourenço
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 2 travelers
Praça do Município
Praça do Município
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers
Funchal Cable Car
Funchal Cable Car
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers
Miradouro do Pico dos Barcelos
Miradouro do Pico dos Barcelos
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Santa Catarina Park
Santa Catarina Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley)
Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley)
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Taberna Madeira
Taberna Madeira
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 4

Restaurante O Lagar
Restaurante O Lagar
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Armazém do Sal
Armazém do Sal
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Monte Toboggan Sledges
Monte Toboggan Sledges
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Jardim Botânico da Madeira
Jardim Botânico da Madeira
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Restaurante Do Forte
Restaurante Do Forte
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 5

CR7 Museum
CR7 Museum
attraction · ★ 3.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Quinta das Cruzes Museum
Quinta das Cruzes Museum
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Câmara de Lobos
Câmara de Lobos
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha)
Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha)
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 6

Miradouro do Curral dos Freiras
Miradouro do Curral dos Freiras
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Madeira Botanical Garden
Madeira Botanical Garden
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Art Gallery and Crafts (various shops in Zona Velha)
Art Gallery and Crafts (various shops in Zona Velha)
other · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Ribeira da Janela Beach
Ribeira da Janela Beach
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Fanal Forest (Laurisilva Forest)
Fanal Forest (Laurisilva Forest)
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 7

Quinta do Furão Restaurant
Quinta do Furão Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Miradouro da Ribeira da Janela
Miradouro da Ribeira da Janela
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Miradouro do Guindaste
Miradouro do Guindaste
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Pico Ruivo
Pico Ruivo
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 8

Miradouro da Bica da Cana
Miradouro da Bica da Cana
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Miradouro do Pináculo
Miradouro do Pináculo
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Levada do Caldeirão Verde
Levada do Caldeirão Verde
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Levada do Alecrim
Levada do Alecrim
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Parque Florestal das Queimadas
Parque Florestal das Queimadas
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Funchal

  • Monte Palace Tropical Garden — ★ 4.8 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Mercado dos Lavradores — ★ 4.1 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Cabo Girão Skywalk — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Funchal Cathedral (Sé do Funchal) — ★ 5 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Ponta de São Lourenço — ★ 5 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Praça do Município — ★ 4.8 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Miradouro da Eira do Serrado — ★ 4.8 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Funchal Cable Car — ★ 4.8 (saved by 2 travelers)

Where to Eat in Funchal

  • Restaurante O Tasco — ★ 4.6
  • Restaurante Brasa Viva — ★ 5
  • Taberna Madeira — ★ 4.5
  • Restaurante O Lagar — ★ 4.5
  • Armazém do Sal — ★ 4.5

Funchal Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Funchal?

Most travelers planning Funchal on Triply spend about 8 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Mercado dos Lavradores, Restaurante O Tasco — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Funchal?

Based on 4 real Funchal itineraries, the most-saved spots are Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Mercado dos Lavradores, Restaurante O Tasco, Cabo Girão Skywalk, Restaurante Brasa Viva, Funchal Cathedral (Sé do Funchal).

Where should I eat in Funchal?

The most-saved places to eat in Funchal are Restaurante O Tasco, Restaurante Brasa Viva, Taberna Madeira, Restaurante O Lagar, Armazém do Sal.

Is Funchal worth visiting?

Funchal is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 4 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 8-day trip.

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