Где жить
Funchal centre vs Lido vs north coast — три разных продукта.
Funchal Old Town / Zona Velha
Плюс: painted doors, poncha bars, walk harbour 5 min. Минус: steep hills luggage; parking scarce; cruise day crowds paint district.
Funchal Lido / hotel zone
Плюс: sea access platforms, pool hotels, taxi hub. Минус: resort strip less authentic; bus to levada starts here early AM.
Monte (hill above Funchal)
Плюс: toboggan wicker ride down, tropical garden views. Минус: cable car queue; fog hides view; taxi only practical some hotels.
Machico (east)
Плюс: airport 10 min, sandy-ish bay rare on island. Минус: far from west levada; quieter evening dining.
Porto Moniz (north)
Плюс: natural pools at doorstep, sunset Atlantic. Минус: 1.5 h twisty drive Funchal; restaurants limited vs capital.
Santana / north villages
Плюс: palheiros photo, levada 25 Fontes nearby. Минус: rural sleep; Funchal dinner needs car 45 min.