I went to Madeira in May 2019, and spent a week there. I went into Funchal a few times. I had really liked the botanic gardens and wanted to go back. I'd remembered to take my Giro bus card with me and was able to top it up just 2 fares, at €1.35. Took bus 31 up to the Botanic Gardens. Entry was €6. 2020 display -
I didn't spend too long in the park as the buses were only half hourly and I wanted to see things in town.
Back in town I went to Anadia supermarket and to Pingo Doce for an egg tart.
The river ducks were still there but hadn't any babies this time of year. However there were a lot of pigeons.
I popped into the market and Christmas decorations were still up.
I went to the nearby Rua de Santa Maria, a small alley where most of the doors now have murals. There are many restaurants and cafes.
Along the water front
Funchal from the ship
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See the next blog on my Amazon cruise - Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde.
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