Santa Catarina Park, Funchal
Santa Catarina Park, situated between Infante Avenue (Avenida do Infante) and Sá Carneiro Avenue (Avenida Sá Carneiro), offers one of the best viewpoints of Funchal Bay, which is a renowned attraction of the Madeira archipelago. Covering an area of 36,000 m², this green park is not only popular due to its central location but also for its impressive features.
Visitors can appreciate the beauty of Funchal Bay from the park's vast lawn, surrounded by flowerbeds containing a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and herbs from around the globe. Moreover, the park includes a small pond, providing a haven for birds to rest and breed.
Established in 1966, the park boasts several landmarks such as statues of Prince Henry the Navigator and Christopher Columbus, a children's play area, and the Chapel of Santa Catarina. However, the real highlight of this attraction is undoubtedly the stunning panoramic view of Funchal Bay extending from Ponta do Garajau.
Visitors can appreciate the beauty of Funchal Bay from the park's vast lawn, surrounded by flowerbeds containing a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and herbs from around the globe. Moreover, the park includes a small pond, providing a haven for birds to rest and breed.
Established in 1966, the park boasts several landmarks such as statues of Prince Henry the Navigator and Christopher Columbus, a children's play area, and the Chapel of Santa Catarina. However, the real highlight of this attraction is undoubtedly the stunning panoramic view of Funchal Bay extending from Ponta do Garajau.
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Santa Catarina Park on Map
Sight Name: Santa Catarina Park
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in Funchal, Portugal
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Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 11.3 Km or 7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 11.3 Km or 7 Miles
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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