Câmara de Lobos
A colorful fishing village west of Funchal where Churchill once painted, and where poncha, Madeira's signature cocktail, originated.
Câmara de Lobos is one of Madeira's most photogenic fishing villages. Its small harbor is full of wooden fishing boats painted red, yellow and blue. In 1950, Churchill set up his easel here, and a viewpoint by the harbor commemorates him. Small bars in town serve poncha, a traditional drink made from sugarcane rum, honey and lemon. The black scabbardfish fishery is also centered here. It is about 9 km from Funchal, around 20 minutes by bus, and is often combined with a half-day trip to the Cabo Girão cliffs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cabo Girão Skywalk
- Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint
- CR7 Museum
- Blandy's Wine Lodge
- Funchal Cathedral (Sé)
- Curral das Freiras & Eira do Serrado
- Mercado dos Lavradores
- Funchal Old Town & Cable Car