Top things to do in Madeira

Portugal Labels

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Located in the centre of Funchal, a visit to Portuguese Labels is not only surprising but also a must-stop. As the name implies, the shop exclusively sells items produced in Portugal. The store is cosy and stylish. The service is kind, attentive and…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Walkingframe

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Located in Rua das Pretas, WalkingFrame is a shop and brand of t-shirts, merchandise and decorative pieces that tell us the stories of the outside world through the connection between illustration and streetwear fashion. These short narratives are…

  • Funchal
  • Concept Store

UauCacau

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Located in Funchal, UAU Cacau is a chocolate shop that sweetens the lives of those who seek them. Created in 2014, Tony Fernandes fulfilled his dream of dedicating himself to the world of chocolate, focusing on artisanal production with the highest…

  • Funchal
  • Chocolate Shop

Loja Jacarandá

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Located in Sé do Funchal, Jacarandá is a shop of sundries and unusual items ranging from home decor to hygiene and cosmetic products. It stands out mainly for offering the best Portuguese cork, traditional products, a variety of earthenware, burel…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Sapataria do Carmo

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Located in Praça do Colombo, Funchal, Sapataria do Carmo sells internationally recognized excellent Portuguese footwear. The skilled hands of Portuguese artisans create superior quality men's and women's shoes. When visiting this beautiful store in…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Dona Hortensia

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Located in Funchal, the Dona Hortência stores recreate the atmosphere of a grandmother's house, captivating the public through their clothing and accessories line. In Rua dos Aranhas and Rua dos Ferreiros, both shops draw attention to their…

  • Funchal
  • Clothes

Livraria Esperança

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Located in Rua dos Ferreiros, Livraria Esperança was the first commercial establishment to sell only books in Madeira, being one of the largest bookstores in Portugal and Europe. Founded in 1886, it is in an old palace, hence the traces of…

  • Funchal
  • Library

Fábrica de Santo António

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Located in Travessa do Forno, Fábrica de Santo António brings us “the true taste of other times”, being the first factory of cookies and biscuits on the island. In 1893, influenced by English customs, these cookies and biscuits were present on…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Bordal – Bordados da Madeira

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Located in Rua Dr Fernão Ornelas, Bordal is a shop and a living museum of typical Madeira embroidery, an artisanal product whose recipe maintains a tradition of about 150 years. Founded in 1962, it is currently one of the leading manufacturers and…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Bordado Madeira - Patricio & Gouveia

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Located in Rua Visconde Anadia, Patrício & Gouveia has been the largest manufacturer and exporter of magnificent embroideries and tapestries in Madeira since 1925. The historic building, designed and built specifically for the embroidery industry,…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Galeria Art Center Caravel

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Located in Funchal Old Town, Caravel Art Center is the Island's international greatest art gallery. Nevertheless, more than a gallery, it is the residence of young Portuguese and foreign artists and potters, representing their interests much further…

  • Funchal
  • Art Gallery

Lillie Ceramics

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At Armazém do Mercado, Funchal, Lillie Ceramics is a 100% handcrafted ceramics atelier/shop inspired by Madeira Island. The brand belongs to two Scandinavian sisters and aims to capture the Island essence in their pieces with Madeira Product…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Universal Store

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Located in the center of Funchal, Universal Store is the shop that provides you with a wide variety of items and where you can buy a wide variety of souvenirs for family and friends. Set aside at least an hour for your shopping because what you find…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Restock Galeria

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Located in Funchal Old Town, Restock is an art gallery formed by first-class around-the-world artists. It is also the gallery where local artists and artisans exhibit their creations alongside with others who live in America, Australia, Europe and…

  • Funchal
  • Art Gallery

Fábrica Ribeiro Sêco

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Located in Rua Maravilhas, Fábrica Ribeiro Sêco is one of the oldest Madeiran companies specialising in sugarcane honey production, one of the most crucial factors in the economic development and identity of the Island. A timeless heritage of…

  • Funchal
  • Handcraft

Loja dos Vinhos

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Located on Estrada Monumental, Funchal, Loja dos Vinhos is the ideal opportunity to taste and discover wines from the various regions of Portugal, with a focus on Madeira. In this traditional atmosphere shop, the walls are covered with bottles of…

  • Funchal
  • Wine Shop