Tourist Board information for Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, can be found on the Madeira Islands website. They provides travelers with a wealth of information, all for free.  It is available in several languages and provides extensive hotel listings, including the hotels' individual websites (where available), suggestions on things to do and places to visit, weather reports, maps, digital images, and a large listing of tourist services.

Cultural background information including that on local foods and customs is also available as is a brief history of the area, an overview of its geography, and safety tips.  Practical information such as entrance requirements for Portugal and currency conversion can be read on these sites.