Below are a few highlights of shopping Funchal. Make sure you visit the market close to the Old Town. Although supermarkets exist in Madeira, many locals prefer to use the covered market on Rua Dr Fernão Ornelas (closed on Sundays).
Forum Madeira, Estrada Monumental. Open 7 days a week, 10am to Midnight.
Bazar Oliveira's, Rua das Murcas 6. Open 7 days a week, 10am to 7pm.
Eden Mar Shopping Centre, Rua do Gorgulho. Open 7 days a week, 10am to 7pm.
Marina Shopping Centre, Avenida Arriago. Open 6 days a week, 10am to 7pm. Sat 10am - 1pm
Tapestry
The Kiekeben Shop, Rua da Carreira 194. Open Mon-Fri 10-7. Sat 10-1. Traditional wall artwork, throws, covers, etc.
Madeira Sun, Avenida Zarco 4. Open Mon-Fri 10-7. Sat 10-1. If you fancy giving tapestry a go this shop, they sell "do-it-yourself" kits.
Embroidery (a Madeiran speciality)
Bazar Oliveira's, Rua das Murcas 6. Open 7 days a week, 10am to 7pm.
Patricio & Gouveia, Rua do Visconde de Anadia 33. Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1.
Flowers (can be boxed for your journey home)
A Rosa, Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia 126. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
Boa Vista Orchids, Rua Lombo da Boa Vista. Open Mon-Sat 9 - 5.30
Jardim Orquídea, Rua Pita da Silva 37 (the nursery centre with over 4000 varieties). Open 7 days 9-6
Magnolia Flower Shop, Loja 1, Casino Park Hotel. Open 7 days 10-7
Wines (great to sample Ports and Madeira wine but don't forget the regular shops where it is a fraction of the price!)
Artur De Barros E Sousa, Rua dos Ferreiros 109. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
Diogos Wine Shop, Avenida Arrigaga 48. Open 7 days 10-7
D'Oliveiras, Rua dos Ferreiros 107. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
Henriques & Henriques, Sitio de Belém (outside of Funchal in Cámara de Lobos). Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
Madeira Wine Company, Avenida Arrigaga 26. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
Leatherwork (Another Portuguese speciality)
Artecouro, Rua da Alfandega 15. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
Gonçalves & Silva, Rua da Portão de São Tiaga. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1