Funchal
Visited in March 2024
At a glance
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Madeira
- Population
- 112,290
- Type
- Municipality in Madeira, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 32.65°N, 16.91°W
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Overview
Funchal, officially City of Funchal (Portuguese: Cidade do Funchal), is the capital, largest city and a municipality in Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.
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