Sao Goncalo Travel Guide

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A lush garden with various plants and trees, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a mountainous backdrop.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants, a house in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A lush garden with a variety of trees, a clear blue sky, and a dirt path.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.
A garden with a stone staircase leading up to a pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Lazareto 148 Hostel

Lazareto 148 Hostel

2 out of 5
R. do Lazareto 148 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this hostel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"The place was maintained with daily cleaning of the bathrooms and kitchen. A clean bathroom was my main priority and it was met. The place has no air-conditioning, fans or outside umbrellas on the beautiful grounds. The pictures show outside umbrella, but it was broken. Unfortunately September was ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

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Lazareto 148 Hostel
Hotel Ocean Gardens

Hotel Ocean Gardens

4 out of 5
Estrada Conde Carvalhal 321 Funchal Madeira
The price is AU$348 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$348
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Pinnacle Viewpoint are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
"Perfect stay"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hotel Ocean Gardens
Palheiro Village

Palheiro Village

4 out of 5
Estrada do Aeroporto, No. 65 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Palheiro Golf Club and Pinnacle Viewpoint ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)
"Absolutely recommend this accommodation. Villa was wonderful, the pool area was clean and well kept and the restaurant was AMAZING! The staff were so incredibly helpful - I would definitely return!"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

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Palheiro Village

Palheiro Village

4 out of 5
Estrada do Aeroporto, No. 65 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Palheiro Golf Club and Pinnacle Viewpoint ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)
"Absolutely recommend this accommodation. Villa was wonderful, the pool area was clean and well kept and the restaurant was AMAZING! The staff were so incredibly helpful - I would definitely return!"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Palheiro Village
Sea and Sun 4 You - Palheiro Village

Sea and Sun 4 You - Palheiro Village

5 out of 5
Estr. do Aeroporto 65 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this luxury apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Funchal Marina and Palheiro Golf Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Modern apartment with good pricing"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Sea and Sun 4 You - Palheiro Village
Pestana Casino Studios

Pestana Casino Studios

4 out of 5
Av. do Infante, nº9 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia and Estádio ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
"The hotel is in a good location, but the rooms are noisy at night. By 2:00 a.m., street noise and traffic can be heard . There is no on-site parking, so guests must use street parking and renew it by 8:00 a.m. ( free from 8 pm to 8am). Some rooms are below ground level (labelled Level 1, when in ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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Stay near popular Sao Goncalo attractions

Palheiro Gardens

8.8/10 (147 reviews)
Go for a stroll in these charming gardens, known for their rare and unique design, to see indigenous plants mingled with exotic species.
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Activities

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

AU$56
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

AU$42
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

AU$111
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

Stairway to Heaven, Pico do Areeiro, PR 1&3 - Sunrise Option

AU$31
per adult
Stairway to Heaven, Pico do Areeiro, PR 1&3 - Sunrise Option
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

AU$77
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

AU$56
per adult
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour
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Cities near Sao Goncalo

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal