Santa Maria Maior

Travel Guide

Madeira Botanical Garden which includes flowers
Madeira Island showing 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

... Madeira continues

Old Town Funchal

While visiting Old Town Funchal, you might make a stop by sights like Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Farmers Market.

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 ￥56,846 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
￥56,846
￥59,809 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (449 reviews)
"My wife and I had a great stay. Perfect location to everything in Funchal."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
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! (249 reviews)
Beautiful Property!
"This hotel is beautiful! The property is well taken care of and has beautiful plants/flowers! The view of the city from the hotel is breathtaking. The staff is very nice and helpful. The only difficulty we had was figuring out how to initially get into the property since it is locked/gated."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

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Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife, Funchal, Madeira
Fully refundable
The price is ￥20,933 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
￥20,933
￥22,461 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"It was the right size for 2 adults and a teenager. Bathroom was clean. The room was comfortable with a kitchenette... Enjoyed our 3 night stay."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
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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 CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"It was the right size for 2 adults and a teenager. Bathroom was clean. The room was comfortable with a kitchenette... Enjoyed our 3 night stay."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
Apartment In Heart Of Funchal Old Town

Apartment In Heart Of Funchal Old Town

Funchal
Stay at this apartment in Funchal. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Vila Guida Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Excellent apartments
"We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. We didn't use one room at all. The price/quality ratio was excellent, it had everything we needed. The location was great, we walked everywhere."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Apartment In Heart Of Funchal Old Town
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 CR7 Museum and Funchal Farmers Market ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"-The rooftop pool and bar were excellent. --The room was clean and spacious. -The gym on site was very large. -It was close walking distance to everything we wanted to get to including restaurants, and a grocery store."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Three House Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Botanical Garden which includes flowers

Madeira Botanical Garden

4.5/5(44 reviews)

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

Madeira Botanical Garden
Looking down

Funchal Farmers Market

4/5(27 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can do some window-shopping at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Funchal Farmers Market

Madeira Stadium

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Madeira Stadium

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

4.5/5(6 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

Complexo Balnear Barreirinha

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Complexo Balnear Barreirinha during your trip to Santa Maria Maior? Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.

Complexo Balnear Barreirinha

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

Things to do

Porto Moniz , Natural Rock Pools

Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira

￥5,612
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira
Full Day East of Madeira Tour

Full Day East of Madeira Tour

￥5,932
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day East of Madeira Tour
Madeira: Stairway To Heaven Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea

￥12,669
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madeira Stairway to Heaven to Larano Hike Mountain to Sea
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

￥4,223
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Typical night in Madeira

Typical night in Madeira

￥9,322
per adult
Typical night in Madeira
Funchal ́s Mercado dos Lavradores

Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal

￥14,358
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
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Cities near Santa Maria Maior

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Monte Palace Gardens which includes a pond

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