Avenida Do Mar

"The city's best-known avenue, 1,300 metres long, runs from the Rotunda Sá Carneiro on the west side of the city to the Jardim do Almirante Reis to the east (at the start of the Old Town). It runs parallel to Avenida Arriaga, although they are longer. Built in the 1940s, this avenue owes its name to the expanse of sea that can be seen along its entire length and to the tribute paid to the Madeiran communities that exist throughout the world. It is popularly known simply as Avenida do Mar, a name that was given to it until the 1980s. Walking along the avenue from west to east, the first building that stands out is the emblematic Palácio de São Lourenço, the perfect postcard of the city, one of the examples of civil and military architecture on the island of Madeira, built in the 16th century. Here you can also visit the Military Museum, dedicated to this theme, which exhibits a collection of weapons from the 17th century to the present day. On the south side of this street, you will find the Funchal Marina, which can accommodate 210 boats and is home to several maritime tourism companies and a number of restaurants. A few metres from the City Quay, in an area bordered by lawns, you will find the remains of the Banger Pillar, built in 1798 to transport goods between ships and land. Demolished in 1939, it was resurrected in 1990, when the remains of this building were placed here. The diverse heritage built on this avenue includes the Legislative Assembly of Madeira (built in the former customs house), the National Republican Guard (GNR), the Funchal Harbour Master's Office and the building that houses the Funchal Customs House, which are located along the same line, on the upper side of the avenue. On the south bank, you will find Praça do Povo, built in 2014 as a solution to the landfill created to protect the debris from the flood of February 20, 2010. It offers a relaxing garden area, with some art elements scattered throughout the garden, such as the Memorial to Nelson Mandela, inaugurated in 2014. Passing through Praça da Autonomia, you can visit the Electricity Museum, known by many as the “Casa da Luz”, located in the space where the old Funchal Thermal Power Station once operated. Access is via the north side of the building, on Rua da Casa da Luz, and it is a space that is also worth visiting."

"🇬🇧 Avenida do Mar Avenida do Mar is one of Funchal's most iconic streets, running parallel to the harbor and offering stunning views of the ocean and marina. This bustling avenue is lined with palm trees and provides a lively atmosphere, with cafés, restaurants, and shops where visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll. It’s a perfect spot for people-watching or sipping coffee while admiring the yachts and cruise ships docked nearby. Avenida do Mar also serves as a central hub for various festivals and events, including the island's famous New Year's Eve fireworks display, which is one of the largest in the world. 🇩🇪 Avenida do Mar Die Avenida do Mar ist eine der bekanntesten Straßen Funchals und verläuft parallel zum Hafen, wo sie atemberaubende Ausblicke auf das Meer und die Marina bietet. Diese belebte Allee ist von Palmen gesäumt und vermittelt eine lebhafte Atmosphäre mit Cafés, Restaurants und Geschäften, in denen Besucher einen entspannten Spaziergang genießen können. Es ist der perfekte Ort, um Menschen zu beobachten oder einen Kaffee zu trinken, während man die Jachten und Kreuzfahrtschiffe im Hafen bewundert. Die Avenida do Mar ist zudem ein zentraler Ort für verschiedene Feste und Veranstaltungen, einschließlich des berühmten Silvester-Feuerwerks der Insel, das zu den größten der Welt zählt."

"Next to Avenida do Mar you have a nice promenade filled with street vendors selling smoked chestnuts, snacks, sweets, souvenirs. Sometimes local musicians play their music. Ideal for an evening walk, catching sunset. "