Villas in Santa Maria Maior

Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Funchal Farmers Market in Old Town Funchal and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida do Mar, Plaza Madeira, and Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center.

The center of Santa Maria Maior is home to cultural attractions like Museum of Natural History, so you might want to stop by during your stay. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Maria Maior has to offer, head to Madeira Botanical Garden, Madeira Stadium, and Monte Palace Gardens.

You can catch an event at Madeira Stadium, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. If you think Madeira Stadium is cool, you also might like Estádio do Marítimo, located nearby.

Old Town Funchal is home to Funchal-Monte Teleferico, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Old Town Funchal is home to Fort of Sao Tiago, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Maria Maior.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint— just one of the landmarks located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Complexo Balnear Barreirinha is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Catch the sunset by the shore at Sao Tiago Beach, just a short walk away.