Bordal

If you want to buy something in Funchal that was definitely produced on the island, go for an item by the embroidery company Bordal. Craftswomen create the embroidered linens directly in the shop, where you can often see the women at work. They have over 40,000 drawings, which they use for patterns of their linens.

• Web:

  www.bordal.pt

• E-mail:

  bordal@bordal.pt

• Address:

  Rua Doutor Fernão de Ornelas 77, Funchal

• Phone:

  +351 291 222 965

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am–6pm

Caravel Art Center

One of the most renowned art galleries of Madeira. The Caravel Art Center provides a platform for all kinds of art, such as sculptures, paintings and ceramics. It also organises music and dancing events.

• Web:

  www.artcaravel.com

• E-mail:

  artcentercaravel@gmail.com

• Address:

  Rua Dos Carlos I 19-20, Funchal

• Phone:

  +351 913 655 459

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 11am–5:30pm, Sat & Sun upon request

• More info:

  You can find Caravel's Craft Shop at Santa Maria Street 60

Forum Madeira

If you want to escape the hot Portuguese sun but are still in the mood to shop, visit Forum Madeira. From clothing shops to a supermarket and a cinema, they have it all. If you go up to the roof, you will find a large garden and a stunning panorama of the Atlantic ocean.

• Web:

  www.forummadeira.com

• E-mail:

  forummadeira@multi-mallmanagement.com

• Address:

  Estrada Monumental 390, Funchal

• Phone:

  +351 291 706 800

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–11pm

La Vie Shopping Center

Even though in comparison to some other malls La Vie Shopping Center is quite small, it makes up for the fact by offering a huge variety of shops. The modern shopping centre offers clothing, toy shops, a supermarket and much more.

• Web:

  funchal.lavieshopping.pt

• E-mail:

  funchal@lavieshopping.pt

• Address:

  Rua Brito Câmara, Funchal

• Phone:

  +351 291 215 420

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–10pm

• More info:

  The pharmacy is opened until Midnight.

Livraria Esperança

It has been described as one of the largest bookstores in Europe where you can buy Portuguese and English literature. Livraria Esperança provides you with an enormous variety of books in every genre and for any age group.

• E-mail:

  geral@livraria-esperanca.pt

• Address:

  Rua Dos Ferreiros 119, Funchal

• Phone:

  +351 291 221 116

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat & Sun closed

Mercado dos Lavradores

One of the main shopping attractions is the Mercados dos Lavradores, or the Farmers' Market, which first opened its doors in 1940. The facade, main entrance, as well as the walls of the fish market are adorned with traditional Azulejos depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. You can find local, exotic fruits and vegetables and spices that fill the building with a fragrant aroma. A trademark of Mercados dos Lavradores is the women who sell their products whilst wearing traditional and colourful Madeiran costumes.

• Web:

  mercados.funchal.pt

• Address:

  Rua Latino Coelho 38, Funchal

• Phone:

  +351 291 214 080

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 7am–7pm, Fri 7am–8pm, Sat 7am–2pm, Sun closed