Santa Maria Maior
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Maria Maior
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria
Very friendly welcome and was also upgraded to a superior sea view room, which was clean and well-equipped, with a kitchen. Location was perfect at the quiet end of the front and close to the cable car station to Monte. Car parking in the basement was very handy and leaving it there after checkout ...
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Quinta Mãe dos Homens
The room, which contained a kitchen area with a fridge, opened out onto a balcony then onto a well maintained garden. It has a lovely pool area. The whole complex is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The downside is that it was quite a way up steep roads from Funchal
Reviewed on 5 July 2025
Pensão Residencial Mirasol
Easy, central and clean with a nice and warm staff!
Reviewed on 1 February 2026
Zarco Apartments by Mercado Funchal
The room was very clean and a perfect configuration for a couple to hang out and relax as well as a place to sleep. We appreciated the kitchenette, the laundry facilities that were free including detergent, and the location was great. It was super quiet in the area and only a few steps away from ...
Reviewed on 10 February 2026
Three House Hotel
The staff was amazing helping us find our way around the area and fabulous restaurants to visit.
Reviewed on 8 February 2026
Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio
It was a nice appartement. Only the kitchen was not completely equiped. Maybe also good to mention there is jo balcony with the appartment. For me that was complete clear.
Reviewed on 29 December 2023
Popular places to visit
Madeira Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Madeira Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Funchal Farmers Market
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can do some window-shopping at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Town Square
Learn about the local history of Sé with a stop at Town Square. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
You can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Forum Madeira during your trip to São Martinho. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Palheiro Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Palheiro Gardens, a lovely green space in Sao Goncalo. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Monte Palace Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Monte Palace Gardens, a lovely green space in Monte. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
- Funchal-Monte Teleferico
- Quinta do Boa Vista
- Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint
- Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior
- Funchal Marina
- CR7 Museum
- Lido Bathing Complex
- Cabo Girao
- Palmeiras Beach
- Madeira Casino
- Palheiro Gardens
- Funchal Municipal Garden
- Formosa Beach
- Funchal Town Hall
- Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station
- Se Cathedral
