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Cheap Flights to Funchal with XL.com
XL.com offers cheap flights to Funchal, the bright and attractive capital of
Portugal's beautiful island of Madeira. With its bustling harbour, whitewashed
houses, museums, bars and restaurants, there's plenty to see and do in Funchal.
Book a cheap flight to Funchal with XL.com, offering some of the cheapest
flights to Funchal found anywhere online.
Bargain Funchal Flights
A treat to explore, Funchal is filled with fascinating old buildings, enticing
cafes and friendly bars. Funchal is the perfect gateway to Madeira. XL.com's
cheap flights to Funchal are the most affordable way to visit this stunning
Portuguese city.
Where is it?
Funchal is the capital of Madeira, which sits West of Morocco in the Atlantic
Ocean
Style
Peaceful squares and a bustling harbour; Gently rising hills and stunning
coastal views; Fine dining and relaxed cafes; Beaches, bars and adventure
Tastes and Smells
Wild fennel growing on the hillsides; Fresh grilled seafood; Olive oil, garlic,
herbs and lemon zest; Citrus aromas from the orange groves
What to see
Wander around the five hundred year old Se Cathedral or visit the chapels and
churches at Santa Maria; Head out for a dolphin and whale spotting trip; Take a
trip to the gorgeous beach at Porto Santo; Sail in the Santa Maria Galleon, a
recreation of a huge 15th Century ship; Enjoy some retail therapy on Avenida
Arriaga
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Celebrations and Festivals
A wonderful time to visit Funchal is for the End of Year Festival, held from
December 30th - January 1st. The town comes alive in a flurry of colours,
light, parades, dancing and fireworks.
Eating Out
On a budget- Casa da Carochina. Great value restaurant serving a variety
of international dishes from Yorkshire pudding to duck a l'orange. For a treat-
Fleur de Lys. With a superb view of the lights of Funchal below, this hillside
restaurant offers excellent seafood and other local specialities
Places to Stay
On a budget- Estrelicia. Great prices for large comfortable rooms in a
family friendly hotel with two bars, a pool and several other facilities For a
treat- Reid's Place. Something of a legendary hotel in Madeira, this is
an elegant and sumptuous hotel dating back to 1891. As well as 10 acres of
gardens and hillside groves, Reid's Place has a gourmet restaurant and numerous
other luxuries
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