Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide

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A botanical garden with colorful flower beds, a palm tree, and a cityscape in the background.
A landscaped garden with geometric flower beds, a coastal town in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A landscaped garden with a geometric flower bed design, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A coastal view with a building and purple flowers in the foreground.
A person arranging flowers in a room with a television displaying the word "Tim."
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Funchal
The price is Rp6.058.824 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp6.058.824
Rp6.382.746 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"Great rooms and service. Guests skew quite old which was a bit comical as two younger travelers in our mid-20s surrounded by a sun toasted retirement community"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

4 out of 5
Rua Conde Carvalhal, 53 Funchal
The price is Rp3.374.902 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.374.902
Rp3.591.467 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
Mirasol Guesthouse

Mirasol Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Rua Bela De São Tiago 67 Funchal
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town ...
8.2/10 Very good! (130 reviews)
"Great location, very helpful and accommodating staff. Building is older and could use some updating; however everything works as it should and you have what you need. The owners are updating the building room by room so it won't be long until it is exceptional. Breakfast is reasonably priced (9 Eu) ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

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Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 2 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"Although the decor is a little “quirky” we found the Three House Hotel excellent. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful, the location is super convenient, car park extra useful when hiring a car, near the cable car, next to the old town. The list goes on and one. The apartment itself is spacious ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Three House Hotel
Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio

Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio

5 out of 5
R. do Clube da Choupana 30A Funchal Madeira
Stay at this luxury apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are located ...
Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal

4 out of 5
Praça de Tenerife Funchal Madeira
Stay at this apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"The bathroom had a smell and the couch was dirty."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
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Stay near popular Santa Maria Maior attractions

A fruit market with various fruits like mangoes, bananas, and oranges displayed in baskets.
Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak
Open Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak

Funchal Farmers Market

8.6/10 (1,393 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

Rp975.679
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains
Pico Arieiro To Pico Ruivo / Highest Peak Challenge

Pico Arieiro To Pico Ruivo/With Trail entry Fee Included PR 1 + 1.2

Rp1.321.233
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pico Arieiro To Pico Ruivo/With Trail entry Fee Included PR 1 + 1.2
Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

Rp1.524.499
per adult
Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

Rp975.679
per adult
Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

Rp1.422.866
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour
From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour

From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour

Rp874.046
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour
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Cities near Santa Maria Maior

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal