Sightseeing in Funchal - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The picturesque city with a history covering more than five centuries has a lot of unique and interesting national holidays. The name of Funchal derives from fennel, because several …
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Funchal is known primarily as the center of beach and sports facilities. The resort is famous for its luxurious accommodation and stunning beaches. Fans of excursions would also like the …
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Funchal is a great resort for those who prefer to spend time in the fresh air. There are magnificent beaches and a lot of beautiful places to walk, a number of attractive markets for …
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1.Luxury hotels are situated mainly in the western part of the resort. They feature quite high prices, so it makes sense for budget travelers to pay attention to hotels at other areas. 2. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Funchal and surroundings
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National and city parks around Funchal
♥ Nature Park 'Madeira' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Laurisilva of Madeira' , 14.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Madeira' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Laurisilva of Madeira' , 14.8 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Funchal from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Madeira Airport
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Distance from Funchal center - 14.4 km.
The airport was opened in 1964 and was reconstructed for the last time in 2000. At this period, the length of the runway was increased to 2,777 meters, which made it possible to receive the large aircraft. One of the biggest accidents happened in the airport in 1977, when the airline TAP could not load 425 on the short runway of 1,600 meters. After the death of the 131 passengers, it was decided to carry out the modernization of the airport, which was recently completed. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
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