Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
Jardim Público da Ajuda
- country
- leisure
Rua Nova do Vale da Ajuda
9000, Funchal
Green area with about 11500 m2, opened in 2005. The 16 distinct species of palm trees are worthy of notice. It also has a lake, an entertainment area for children, two Petanca fields, two fountains and some urban art pieces.
Jardins da Quinta Magnólia
- country
- leisure
Rua Doutor Pita, 15
9000, Funchal
This farm is a fine exemplar of Madeira farms. The garden, inside, has a playground, tennis courts and squash, a fitness circuit and a pool. It is possible to find various trees and plants from all over the world. It is open everyday from 8h to 20h.
Jardim Quinta das Cruzes
- country
- leisure
Calçada das Cruzes, 1
9000, Funchal
In this garden, besides trees and bushes, there’s an archaeological nucleus where one may see part of the primitive pillory of Funchal (beginning of the XVI century), tombstones and an ancient coat of arms of the city. One of the main attractions pf this garden is the collection of exotic orchids. In the centre there are also two Manueline windows from the XVI century. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h.
Palheiro Gardens
- country
- leisure
Caminho da Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
9060, Funchal
Large and pleasant area with an enormous variety of plants and flowers. Here used to be an old house that was then restored and turned into a five stars Inn, the Casa Velha do Palheiro.
Parque Infantil da Rua Nova do Canto Muro
- country
- leisure
Rua Nova do Canto Muro
9060, Funchal
Fenced playground, with synthetic pavement and some equipment for children.
Miradouro das Neves
- country
- leisure
Estrada do Aeroporto
9060-382, Funchal
Place where you may observe the surrounding area, including the sea.
Parque Infantil da Rampa da Quinta de Santana
- country
- leisure
Rampa da Quinta de Santana
9050, Funchal
Playground with synthetic pavement and some equipment for children.
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
- country
- leisure
Avenida Arriaga
9000, Funchal
Garden set on a place where the Convento de São Francisco used to be, from which remains only the marble blazonry with the arms of Franciscans and the kingdom of Portugal, exposed in one of the grassed areas of the garden. Here are some works of art namely two statues and three busts. There is also a small lake with swans, ducks, fishes and an auditorium where several cultural activities take place.
Clube Naval do Funchal
- beach
- leisure
Rua dos Estados Unidos da América
9000, Funchal
Sports complex belonging to the sports, recreation and instruction association Clube Naval do Funchal.
Parque Infantil das Piscinas de Fronteira
- country
- leisure
Avenida Heróis dos Atoleiros
7460, Fronteira
Amusement space for children.