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Opening days in Funchal: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 11 top attractions in Funchal with known opening hours, 3 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Sunday in Funchal
3 closed · 8 open
Closed on Sunday
- Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market)
- Museu CR7 (CR7 Museum)
- Fortaleza de São Tiago (São Tiago Fortress)Also closed: Sat
Open on Sunday
- Sé Catedral de Funchal (Funchal Cathedral)7:30–12:00, 16:15–19:00
- Teleférico do Funchal (Funchal Cable Car)9:00–17:45
- Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Jardim Tropical Monte Palace)9:00–18:00
- Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden)9:00–18:00
- Blandy's Wine Lodge (Eng. Blandy's Wine Lodge)10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte (Church of Our Lady of Monte)7:30–18:00
- Parque de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Park)7:00–21:00Open late
- Pico do Arieiro viewpointOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sé Catedral de Funchal (Funchal Cathedral) | 7:15–18:30 | 7:15–18:30 | 7:15–18:30 | 7:15–18:30 | 7:15–18:30 | 8–1216–19 | 7:30–1216:15–19 |
| Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market) | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–14 | ✕ |
| Teleférico do Funchal (Funchal Cable Car) | 9–17:45 | 9–17:45 | 9–17:45 | 9–17:45 | 9–17:45 | 9–17:45 | 9–17:45 |
| Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Jardim Tropical Monte Palace) | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden) | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Museu CR7 (CR7 Museum) | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | ✕ |
| Blandy's Wine Lodge (Eng. Blandy's Wine Lodge) | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18:30 | 10–18 | 10–1314–18 |
| Fortaleza de São Tiago (São Tiago Fortress) | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte (Church of Our Lady of Monte) | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 7:30–18 |
| Parque de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Park) | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 |
| Pico do Arieiro viewpoint | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Funchal
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Parque de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Park)Open late until 21:00 on every day
- Pico do Arieiro viewpointOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Funchal closed on Sunday?
Some are. 3 of the 11 top sights in Funchal with known hours close on Sunday: Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market), Museu CR7 (CR7 Museum), Fortaleza de São Tiago (São Tiago Fortress). The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Funchal?
On Sunday, 8 of the 11 top sights in Funchal are open: Sé Catedral de Funchal (Funchal Cathedral), Teleférico do Funchal (Funchal Cable Car), Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Jardim Tropical Monte Palace), Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden), Blandy's Wine Lodge (Eng. Blandy's Wine Lodge), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte (Church of Our Lady of Monte), Parque de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Park), Pico do Arieiro viewpoint.
Which attractions in Funchal are open every day?
8 top sights in Funchal are open all seven days: Sé Catedral de Funchal (Funchal Cathedral), Teleférico do Funchal (Funchal Cable Car), Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Jardim Tropical Monte Palace), Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden), Blandy's Wine Lodge (Eng. Blandy's Wine Lodge), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte (Church of Our Lady of Monte), Parque de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Park), Pico do Arieiro viewpoint.
Which sights in Funchal are open late?
Parque de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Park), Pico do Arieiro viewpoint stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-03-12). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Atlantic/Madeira).
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