Funchal
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Funchal
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Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira. The city has a population of 111,892 and has been the capital of Madeira for more than five centuries.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Charts
See Madeira.
Weather
See Madeira.
Passages
Islands
Details?
Entrance
Funchal is a port of entry to is a port of entry into Portugal.
For more details on Portugal's entry procedures see Portugal.
Berthing
Funchal is a large and crowded harbor that is exposed to considerable swell.
Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Yacht Repairs and Services
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Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
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- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
See Madeira.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There plenty of bins around the harbor.
Transportation
- There regular flights to Lisbon and other European cities
- There are daily flights and ferries, weather permitting, to Porto Santo
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Funchal at the Wikipedia
- madeira-web
References & Publications
See Madeira.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Funchal and this page's details validated:
- January 2005 --Istioploos
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