travel42 Port Guide: Funchal

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The capital of Madeira Island, Funchal is where most of the hotels are, and where shops sell the colorful local attire. Also see Funchal's cathedral and botanical gardens with its wide variety of tropical flora.

Head to the marina to choose from a dizzying array of boat trips, diving and snorkeling tours and other water-related activities, or simply enjoy the view from one of the many cafes.

A good way to see the city is the hop-on, hop-off bus, which drives through the beautiful and histo...