Rua do Castanheiro (Castanheiro Street), Funchal
Castanheiro Street (Rua do Castanheiro) is a charming street located in the heart of Funchal. This historic street is known for its distinctive architecture and traditional Madeiran buildings featuring a fascinating mix of styles and influences that reflects the city's rich cultural heritage.
The Castanheiro Street is also famous in Funchal for its souvenir shopping. You can find a bargain here on the country’s more famous souvenirs, such as Madeiran wine, embroidery, handmade shoes, wickerwork, and tapestries. There is always something on sale in one of the shops.
The Castanheiro Street is also famous in Funchal for its souvenir shopping. You can find a bargain here on the country’s more famous souvenirs, such as Madeiran wine, embroidery, handmade shoes, wickerwork, and tapestries. There is always something on sale in one of the shops.
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Rua do Castanheiro (Castanheiro Street) on Map
Sight Name: Rua do Castanheiro (Castanheiro Street)
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Funchal, Portugal
Create Your Own Walk in Funchal
Creating your own self-guided walk in Funchal is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Funchal Introduction Walking Tour
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In 1418, Joao Goncalves Zarco and Tristao Vaz Teixeira, while in service to Henry the Navigator, were... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
In 1418, Joao Goncalves Zarco and Tristao Vaz Teixeira, while in service to Henry the Navigator, were... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Monte Walking Tour
Monte, a spectacular hilltop area 550 meters above sea level in the northeast of Funchal, is a favored destination for many tourists visiting Madeira. Getting to and from Monte – up on the cable car and down on an exhilarating dry toboggan run – is only half the fun. The other half is exploring the unique blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions found in the area.
One of the... view more
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 11.3 Km or 7 Miles
One of the... view more
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 11.3 Km or 7 Miles