Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago located in the north Atlantic Ocean. Compact enough to see in a day, the city offers luxury private jet travelers amazing architecture, a colorful market in the old town, beautiful tropical gardens, and great outdoor activities, with many wildlife tours available by either land or sea. Funchal also offers a variety of hotel and resort options for luxury getaways, and with that in mind, we’ve created a list of our top choices based on factors such as Jet Charter Europe passenger feedback, location, amenities and online reviews. Once you arrive at Madeira via luxury private jet, our Funchal Jet Charter brokers can also arrange ground transportation to/from the hotel of your choice.
Madeira’s coastline is made up of steep cliffs, giving our Funchal private jet clientele spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Atlantic. Pico do Arieiro, the island’s third highest peak with an elevation of 5,965 feet, provides breath-taking views of the island as you look down on the clouds below. The city also contains many beautiful gardens, such as Jardim Botânico (Madeira Botanical Gardens), Quinta do Palheiro (Palheiro Gardens) and the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Not interested in all the walking but still looking for a good view? Peek over the rail of your gondola as you ride high above the island to the suburb of Monte at the at Madeira Cable Car. Once your appetite is piqued, Funchal offers its Michelin-star restaurant “Il Gallo d’Oro” at the Cliff Bay Hotel, along with many local establishments in Old Town where you can try out the local ‘espada’ fish. Here, you can also check out one of Portugal’s precious features, is its calçada (patterned mosaic pavements).
Madeira is one of the best locations in the world for dolphin and whale watching – nearly a quarter of the world’s whales, dolphins, and porpoises can be seen in Madeira year-round. Take to the water for a wildlife-spotting tour with local touring companies, or if you’d prefer, we can assist you with chartering a private luxury yacht for you and your guests. Check out more of our recommendations for luxury private jet travelers staying in Funchal, Portugal.
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