Most of the taxi drivers offer fixed island tours with a "menu of trips" regulated by the tourist board, you should find this card in each cab. Beware of low cost island tours being offered by the hotels, they often include a "time share presentation" so double check before booking. If you decline the presentation the price goes up 300-400%! My advice is pick a taxi driver who speaks your language and pay the extra for your own personal tour. Email me for a recommendation and help with booking.
If you are not inclined to hire a car or take a day trip, you can easily fill a week in Funchal through eating, shopping, the odd cafe, museums, taking the cable car, people watching, etc...
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Pico do Arieiro
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Botanical Gardens, Funchal
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Santana, North East
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Paul da Serra
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Camara De Lobos, South
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Monte, Cable Cars.. and...
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Porto Do Moniz, North West
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Ribeiro Frio & Trout Farm
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Monte Tropical Gardens
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Funchal City
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Cabo Girão, South West
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São Vicente, North West
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Christmas Lights
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Colour Palette
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More Images of Madeira
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2012 Events Carnival Festivities 9th, 11th, 12th and 16th Festa dos Compadres - Santana (North coast) 15th to 22nd February – Entertainment in downtown Funchal 18th February– Great Allegoric Parade 21st February - Fun Parade Madeira Flower Festival 19th and 25th April – Entertainment in downtown Funchal 21st April - The Wall of Hope Ceremony 22nd April - Great Allegoric Parade Festa do Limão (Lemon Festival) 11th - 13th May, Santana (North coast) Madeira Island Open (PGA European Tour) Santo da Serra - 17th - 20th May Book Fair Funchal - 18th - 27th May Atlantic Festival 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th June – Fireworks Contest Classic Car Rally June 22nd - 26th June XXV Classic Car Rally (FIVA World rally) Madeira Day 1st July Funchal Jazz Festival July 5th, 6th and 7th Madeira Wine Rally, (European Rally Championship) 2nd to 4th August Madeira Wine Festival 26th August to 2nd September – Entertainment in downtown Funchal 1st September - Live Harvest in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Columbus Festival - Porto Santo Island 13th to15th September Madeira Nature Festival 30th September to 7th October Funchal International Film Festival 10th to 17th November End of the Year Madeira Festivities 1st December - Beginning of the Illuminations in Downtown Funchal 8 th December to 6th January, 2013- General Illumination of Funchal Amphitheatre 14th December to 6th January 2013 – Christmas Decorations and Exhibitions in downtown Funchal 31st December – New Year’s Eve Firework Display |
