Hotels near Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Funchal Farmers Market in Old Town Funchal and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at La Vie Shopping Center, Avenida do Mar, and Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Town Square— just one of the monuments in central Funchal. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.

Enjoy an outing to Quinta do Boa Vista during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Complexo Balnear Barreirinha during your trip to Santa Maria Maior? Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.