Adventurous Maite: 2-Madeira (Portugal) 7th June 2014

7th June (Saturday)

Pictures of my room. It was double but I was alone

Beautiful views from the residence. You can see the sea from the window

Near Forte de São Tiago, na Zona Velha

Some of the things that I brought with me from Spain

Orange roofs of houses are typical in Madeira

Full of buildings

Funchal is one of the most beautiful ports on the Atlantic cruise itineraries

Near Forte Sao Tiago - Zona Velha

The shared kitchen

View from near Forte Santiago - Zona Velha

Views from the kitchen balcony :-)

Jardim do Campo da Barca. The building with the orange roof is the Associação Sindical dos Profissionais da Polícia-ASPP/PSP (Santa Luzia), Rua Silvestre Quintino de Freitas 4

Campo da Barca. We can see the cableway (teleférico) I love it!

First souvenir shop!

Guanabara artesanato, artigos regionais, souvenirs in Rua do Bom Jesus, 12

Obviously, I bought my first souvenirs... It's me xD

Rua Seminário. We can see the supermarket Continente :-)

Walking around in Funchal downtown - Rua da Conceição

Rua Fernão de Ornelas

Rua Fernão de Ornelas is one of Funchal's main shopping streets lined with shops that offer virtually anything that you may be searching for. Rua Fernão Ornelas recently received a colourful face-lift in attempt to bring back to life the vivacity of this wonderful street

Largo do Phelps, near Rua Fernao de Ornelas. I like the yellow taxis

Finance Building in Largo do Phelps

Rua 31 de Janeiro on the left side of the photo, Rua 05 de Outubro on the right side

View from the ponte (bridge) do Bazar do Povo - Rua 31 de Janeiro on the right side of the photo, Rua 05 de Outubro on the left side

Near Rua dos Ferreiros (Largo do Chafariz)

Largo do Chafariz, near Sé Catedral

Flag of Madeira

Largo do Chafariz

Sé Catedral do Funchal viewed from Largo do Chafariz

Near Sé Catedral

Façade of the Sé Cathedral

The Sé Cathedral - Sé is the abbreviation for Sedes Episcopalis (Episcopal Headquarters). Construction of the Sé Cathedral began in 1493 by order of, and, on land donated by King Manuel I. Completed in 1514 the Sé Cathedral was consecrated in 1517 by Bishop Duarte as the spire of the bell tower and a few additional details were finalized in 1517-1518

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The late fifteenth-century cathedral is one of the few structures that survives virtually intact since the early period of colonization of Madeira. The patron of the cathedral is Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora da Assunção). The cathedral is designed in a Gothic style and has three naves. The roof of the cathedral features a Mudéjar-inspired design and is of cedar wood. The exterior walls are made of stone from Cabo Girão

Avenida Arriaga (Arriaga Avenue)

Explore Funchal on foot starting at this beautiful avenue alined with jacaranda trees. From here you can easily reach the cathedral and many of this city’s cultural attractions. Don’t miss out on the Adegas de São Francisco (wine cellars) belonging to the Madeira Wine Company, the wonderful Jardins Municipais (gardens) and the monument to Prince Henry the Navigator

A walk around Funchal reveals all sorts of good-looking architecture. The town centre contains buildings such as the Bank of Portugal

Statue of Joao Gonçalves Zarco, a portuguese explorer, who discovered the Madeira archipelago and was the first donatary captain of Funchal

Near Teatro Municipal

Beautiful ice cream: Cafe Ritz

Flags of Madeira, Portugal and Funchal :)

Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre

The Baltazar Dias Theatre is a tribute to the blind playwright from Madeira island, Baltazar Dias, a theatrical author in the second half of the 16th century, whose works have been performed in popular theatres in Europe, Africa and Brazil

The Theatre, located right in Avenida Arriaga, in the centre of Funchal, was built in 1888 and exemplifies architectural balance and elegance. It was decorated by Eugénio do Nascimento Cotrim and Luigi Manini. The ceilings were painted with decorative elements of the romantic era, and the stalls are in horseshoe shape and surrounded by boxes decorated with Greek theatre masks in gilded carved wood

Arriaga Avenue is surrounded by beautiful gardens, trees, fountains, etc. It has wide sidewalks... It was really pleasant to have a walk outdoors and enjoy the open air cafes during the day. A delightful spot in the centre of Funchal and free Wi-Fi area ^_^

Funchal is a green and relaxed city!

Palácio da Justiça do Funchal (Court House)

Rua 31 de Janeiro

Near Jardim Municipal

Jardim Municipal (Municipal Garden). Beautiful garden near the avenue

The Municipal Garden of Funchal, also known as Dona Amélia Garden, is located where the Convent of Saint Francis once stood

The garden is on the north side of Avenida Arriaga and covers an area of 8.300 m2

This site was once occupied by the Convent of São Francisco (St. Francis), and the Coat of Arms still remains on display on one of the lawns

The garden has some beautiful specimens from Madeira and many other parts of the world, and those of greatest interest are identified

Many plants and flowers in a prime location in the city centre

Here, you'll find flora from Madeira and of many other parts of the World!!!

This garden also has a pond and a stream with fish and birds. Also noteworthy are some works of art and an auditorium for cultural activities

Arcadas São Francisco Shopping Center

The end of the Avenue Arriaga

Narrow cobblestone streets. This is Rua dos Aranhas

Rua da Carreira (near Jardim Municipal, Dolce Vita e Largo do Colegio)

Near Largo do Colegio

Largo do Colegio (College Square) - near Funchal's town hall

Largo do Colégio (also Largo do Município or Praça do Município) is Funchal's main square

São João Evangelist Church, commonly known as “The College Church” (Igreja do Colégio). This church was part of São João Evangelist College, built by the Jesuits. Its construction started in 1629, but it was only finished on the 1st half of the 18 century. This is a good example of the typical Jesuits´ Temple, with an ample nave transept and a spacious main chapel. Inside we can admire fresco-painting, recently discovered

The Funchal Town Hall Building is located in what was once the palace of Count Carvalhal and it's a harmonious example of late 18th century architecture. This building was commissioned in 1758 by the Count of Carvalhal to be his residence, and then passed through several owners and tenants. In 1883 it was acquired by the Funchal Municipal Council to serve as Town Hall, having undergone adaptations and changes over the years

This palace is a harmonious example of late 18th century architecture, which contains an interior landscaped courtyard, coated with Batisttini tiles executed at the Maria de Portugal Factory in 1940, as well as a fountain decorated with a marble statue of "Leda and the Swan", work of Germano José Salles

Palácio da Justiça do Funchal (Courthouse)

In front of Palacio da Justica (Court House) - but behind us, the city hall of Funchal

Stone fountain

Near Funchal's town hall

In front of Instituto do Vinho (Wine Institute Museum)

The Madeira Wine Museum - The Núcleo Museológico da Madeira dedicates itself to the tradition, culture and history of Madeira wine and is one of the oldest wine cellars in Funchal. Definitely a “must-see” on your visit to Funchal

Inside the car, going at my friends' home. I fell in love with this city since the first day

Rua 31 de Janeiro on the other side of the Ribeira (small river) and on this side of the Ribeira we have Rua 5 de Outubro, near Instituto do Vinho

On our way to São Martinho. Levada do Cavalo

Views from the balcony at my friends' home

Lunch at home - Guisado de carne (Meat stew)! We had lunch altogether.
I loved spending time with the whole family

São Martinho, where my friends live, is a civil parish in the municipality of Funchal, in the archipelago of Madeira. These pics were taken below home, in residential area