Old Town

The old town of Funchal is replete with narrow streets and picturesque houses dating back to the fifteenth century. It is the ideal destination for those who want to feel the dynamism of the city, its arts, history, culture and traditions through the various museums located there. Here you can also visit São Tiago Castle, which was built in the seventeenth century to protect the city from Pirate attacks, which were later expanded in the eighteenth century and used for military purposes until 1992.