# Funchal

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/funchal

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## Overview

Photo: Dr. Thomas Liptak · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Funchal,_Jardins_da_Quinta_Vigia_(lookout).jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: A port city on the island of eternal spring and Madeira wine
- Port name: Funchal
- English name: Funchal
- Country: Portugal
- Latitude / longitude: 32.65, -16.91

The capital of Portugal's Madeira Island, known for its mild climate, colorful flowers, and title as the Pearl of the Atlantic. Famous Madeira wine, unique experiences, scenic cable cars, and spectacular levada walks combine nature and culture.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 110,000
- Climate: A subtropical to Mediterranean climate. It is warm year-round and so pleasant that it is called Eternal Spring.
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit: Year-round (especially spring to early summer, when the flowers are beautiful)

### Local food

Espetada (beef skewers), black scabbardfish dishes, bolo do caco (bread), Madeira wine

### Sights

- Monte cable car and basket toboggan
- Madeira Botanical Garden
- Old town market (Mercado)
- Cabo Girao cliff

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 20 °C / 68 °F | 15 °C / 58 °F |
| Feb | 20 °C / 68 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F |
| Mar | 21 °C / 69 °F | 14 °C / 58 °F |
| Apr | 21 °C / 70 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F |
| May | 22 °C / 72 °F | 16 °C / 62 °F |
| Jun | 24 °C / 75 °F | 19 °C / 65 °F |
| Jul | 26 °C / 79 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Aug | 27 °C / 81 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F |
| Sep | 27 °C / 80 °F | 21 °C / 69 °F |
| Oct | 26 °C / 78 °F | 20 °C / 67 °F |
| Nov | 23 °C / 73 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Dec | 21 °C / 69 °F | 15 °C / 60 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2004–2014 · Station: FUNCHAL · about 2 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 139 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.21 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €2.60 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €15.25 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €5.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €5.65 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Funchal (Madeira). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: FNC
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 14 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [14-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton to Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-14n-southampton-to-port-canaveral)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: Carnival Festivale
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Port Canaveral
- Port: Southampton › Vigo › Funchal › +2 › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: From $1,200.00
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-10n-genoa)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-11, 2027-12
- Ship: MSC Magnifica
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Genoa → Genoa
- Port: Genoa › Marseille › Barcelona › +5 › Genoa
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: From $1,282.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Rotterdam](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-statendam-14n-rotterdam)

- Region: Northern Europe & Fjords
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Rotterdam → Rotterdam
- Port: Rotterdam › Copenhagen › Aarhus › +7 › Rotterdam
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: From $2,794.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [12-Night Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-anne-12n-southampton)

- Region: Other
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Oct 2028
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-10
- Ship: Queen Anne
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton
- Port: Southampton › Lisbon › Funchal › +4 › Southampton
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From ¥330,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [109-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-109n-southampton)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2027-01
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 109 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton
- Port: Southampton › New York › Panama Canal › +8 › Southampton
- Cruise type: Round trip / 12
- Amount: From ¥3,400,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-83n-los-angeles-to-southampton)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 83 nights
- Departure / arrival: Los Angeles → Southampton
- Port: Los Angeles › Hilo › Honolulu › +23 › Southampton
- Cruise type: One way / 27
- Amount: From ¥3,580,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funchal)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Funchal,_Jardins_da_Quinta_Vigia_(lookout).jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [14-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton to Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-14n-southampton-to-port-canaveral)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-10n-genoa)
- [14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Rotterdam](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-statendam-14n-rotterdam)
- [12-Night Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-anne-12n-southampton)
- [109-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-109n-southampton)
- [83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-83n-los-angeles-to-southampton)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funchal

Source: Wikipedia “[Funchal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funchal)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))