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Funchal (Santa Maria Maior)

Traditional Santana Houses – View of Funchal and the valley loop from Funchal

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Funchal (Santa Maria Maior)

Traditional Santana Houses – View of Funchal and the valley loop from Funchal

Easy

55

hikers

Traditional Santana Houses – View of Funchal and the valley loop from Funchal

00:53

2.84km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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805 m

View of Funchal from the Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) parking lot

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Great overview of the old town, residential area and ferry port of Funchal

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996 m

Funchal Natural History Museum

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The exhibition is quite old and the exhibits are very dusty. It's not really enjoyable.
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3

1.11 km

Traditional Santana Houses

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Wonderful replicas of the thatched houses of Santana. They strongly remind us of our thatched houses on the North Sea coast.

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1.32 km

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1.63 km

View of Funchal and the valley

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Very nice view that invites you to linger.

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6

1.64 km

There is no better view of Funchal.

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1.77 km

The botanical garden is very interesting and definitely worth a visit. It is advisable to wear sturdy shoes with good soles, as the paths are sometimes very uneven. There are …

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8

1.84 km

Bust of Rui Vieira

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The agronomist Rui Vieira founded the botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira.

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2.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.37 km

785 m

618 m

Surfaces

1.50 km

669 m

599 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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