August 20, 2023 - Free Walking Tours Funchal: Experience the Best and Richest History

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August 20, 2023Lisa CamachoBlog

WHAT TO DO ON A RAINY DAY IN FUNCHAL?

When we go on vacation, we always expect good weather so we can make the most of our time. However, we cannot control Mother Nature (fortunately) and rainy days are also needed. The beautiful forest and waterfalls we have in Madeira are only possible if it rains!But a rainy day doesn’t mean that you have...

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August 20, 2023Lisa CamachoBlog

THE FARMER’S MARKET

The Farmer’s Market is considered to be the ex-libris of Funchal. It opened its doors on November 24th 1940 (I was born on the same day, 47 years later!), during the Portuguese Dictatorship. It gathered all the little stands and markets that were spread around the city and it was meant to supply Funchal with...

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August 20, 2023Lisa CamachoBlog

BASIC PORTUGUESE FOR TRAVELLERS

Travelling to a different country is a great chance to get to know a different culture, lifestyle, gastronomy and even a different language! It is not uncommon for travellers to try to learn the basics of the language of the place they are visiting. I guess it is interesting for the traveller to learn some...

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August 20, 2023Lisa CamachoBlog

LIVRARIA ESPERANÇA – THE OLDEST BOOKSTORE IN TOWN!

Free Walking Tours Funchal presents to you Livraria Esperança When I was first planning the Free Walking Tours Funchal I was sure that Livraria Esperança had to be part of the route as it is an amazing gem in the city, unknown for most our visitors (and even locals!). Livraria Esperança was founded in 1886...