Santa Maria Maior is a welcoming city where you can spend time by the sea, as well as appreciating the historic sites, checking out its coffee shops, and visiting the port. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Madeira Botanical Garden and Pregetter's Orchid Garden. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Madeira Stadium and Funchal Farmers Market.
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Top landmarks in Santa Maria Maior

Madeira Botanical Garden
9.0/10 (1,625 reviews)
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.
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Funchal Farmers Market
8.6/10 (1,393 reviews)
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.

Museum of Natural History
8.0/10 (4 reviews)
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.
Madeira Stadium
8.2/10 (163 reviews)
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.
Funchal-Monte Teleferico
9.0/10 (369 reviews)
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.
Fort of Sao Tiago
Old Town Funchal is home to Fort of Sao Tiago, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Maria Maior.
Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint
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.
Complexo Balnear Barreirinha
6.0/10 (1 review)
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.
Learn more about Santa Maria Maior
Santa Maria Maior, well-known for its seaside and gardens, features attractions such as Madeira Botanical Garden and Madeira Stadium. Visitors to this historical city speak highly of the coffeehouses whereas sights include Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal-Monte Teleferico.
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