Santa Maria Maior

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Santa Maria Maior
Madeira Island featuring a city
Botanical Garden which includes flowers
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by Sienna Kim
Photo by M Mullen
Photo by M Mullen

Where to stay in Santa Maria Maior

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Old Town Funchal

If you're spending some time in Old Town Funchal, Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal
The price is S$448 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
S$448
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"My wife and I had a great stay. Perfect location to everything in Funchal."

Reviewed on 29 Apr, 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
The price is S$173 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
S$173
18 Jun - 19 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Excellent place and service"

Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2024

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
4 out of 5
Rua Conde Carvalhal, 53, Funchal
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"Everything was great. My room was clean and quite big. Bed was very comfortable. Service was excellent. They acoomodated me for a really late check in as my plane got delayed. Breakfast was really good and the grounds around the hotel were a beautiful garden."

Reviewed on 3 May, 2025

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Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Excellent place and service"

Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2024

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Three House Hotel
Three House Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 2, Edificio Oudinot, Funchal, Madeira
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"A welcoming and helpful greeting at the reception. Rooftop sunbathing and pool was a lovely area to chill. The rooms were spacious and modern. Very close to all of the amenities in Funchal, including buses which run straight past the door. Large gym with plenty of equipment. The hotel is right in ..."

Reviewed on 30 May, 2025

Three House Hotel
Casa Do Mercado
Casa Do Mercado
4 out of 5
Rua dos Barreiros 28, Funchal
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum ...
"We loved the cental location with so many restaurants and activities literally on the door step.The property was well equipped with lovely comfortable bed and lots of hanging space .Sadly the weather wasnt great whilst we were there. So the garden was in constant shade so we werent able to make use ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2025

Casa Do Mercado
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Popular places to visit

Funchal Farmers Market

Funchal Farmers Market

4.5/5(201 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Funchal Farmers Market
Botanical Garden which includes flowers

Madeira Botanical Garden

4.5/5(207 reviews)

One of Madeira’s most famous attractions is known for its scenic views and fascinating display of colorful flowers.

Madeira Botanical Garden

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(107 reviews)

You can take time to visit Funchal-Monte Teleferico during your travels to Santa Maria Maior. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

Madeira Stadium

2.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Madeira Stadium during your trip to Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Madeira Stadium

Fort of Sao Tiago

After visiting Fort of Sao Tiago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior.

Fort of Sao Tiago

Quinta do Boa Vista

Enjoy an outing to Quinta do Boa Vista during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta do Boa Vista

Things to do

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

S$51
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

S$37
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Funchal ́s Mercado dos Lavradores

Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal

S$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
Typical night in Madeira

Typical night in Madeira

S$81
per adult
Typical night in Madeira
Santana

The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.

S$53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.
Cooking Experience & Market Tour

Cooking Experience & Market Tour

S$145
per adult
Cooking Experience & Market Tour
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