Hotels in Old Town, Funchal

Old Town is the historic center of Funchal, Madeira. It dates back to the 15th century when Portuguese settlers first arrived. The district is known for its traditional Portuguese architecture—narrow cobbled streets and buildings with distinctive red-tile roofs.

Its main attraction is the Rua de Santa Maria, an ancient street now famous for the 'Portas Pintadas' project. Local artists painted doors along this thoroughfare, transforming it into an open-air art gallery. The area also hosts the Mercado dos Lavradores, a traditional farmers' market built in the 1940s.