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Funchal is the capital, largest city and the municipal seat of 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 … See more
The first settlers named their settlement Funchal after the abundant wild fennel that grew there. The name is formed from the Portuguese word for fennel, funcho, and the suffix -al, to denote "a plantation of fennel": See more
Madeira Airport, often known as Funchal Airport (code: FNC) and officially Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, is located east of the city, in the … See more
The Episcopal see (diocese) of the Roman Catholic bishop of Funchal includes the entirety of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, and is a See more
This settlement began around 1424, when the island was divided into two captaincies. The zones that would become the urbanized core of … See more
Physical geography
Funchal is located inside a natural amphitheatre-shaped valley, with gentle slopes beginning at … See moreToday Funchal is a major tourist town, with hotels, port, and an international airport Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), located in the nearby municipality of Santa Cruz. See more
Funchal has three association football clubs: Marítimo, Nacional and União. Together they form the Madeira derby which was first played in 1981 due to the teams being in … See more
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WebFunchal is the capital of Madeira, a European city with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a close relationship with Nature. Discover its history, culture, cuisine, events, activities and attractions in this official tourism …