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Must See
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Museu CR7
⌂ Avenida Sá Carneiro,
Praça do Mar 27
# 10am–6pm Mon–Sat
∑ museucr7.com
You’ll be greeted at this
museum dedicated to
Madeira’s most famous son
by a bronze stature of the
footballer Christiano Ronaldo
(thankfully it’s a lot more
lifelike than the bust at
Funchal’s airport). Proclaimed
as the best soccer player of
the 21st century by some,
Ronaldo has impressed the
footballing world while
representing Sporting Lisbon,
Manchester United and Real
Madrid. Here, he is most
respected for his captaincy
of the Portuguese team.
The museum houses more Replica trophies
than 150 of his trophies, 7 "\-= on display in the
although many are replicas. Design Centre Nini Museu CR7
You can admire various Andrade Silva
signed shirts, read gushing ⌂ Estrada da Pontinha,
fan mail, and watch recordings Forte de Nossa Senhora programme of temporary
of some of his greatest goals da Conceição # 11am– exhibitions by other cutting-
on an interactive timeline of 7pm daily ∑ nini edge designers.
his career. Futuristic chairs and
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atmospheric lighting enhance
Dedicated to one of the the Design Centre’s historic
world’s most renowned setting. Accessed via a lift, the
interior designers, this centre sits atop the Forte de
beautifuly curated space Nossa Senhora da Conceição –
show cases Nini Andrade a seafort which was once
Silva’s highly original work. home to Gonçalves Zarco.
The Funchal-born artist has The views across the harbour
been awarded many national from the fort, which was built
and international awards for on a rocky islet, are spec-
her designs and her hotel tacular. Take advantage of
interiors are often featured the vistas by heading up to
in glossy magazines. the DC Lounge Cafeteria or
As well as the permanent Restaurant DC Atelier for
exhibition of Silva’s work, the drinks or dinner once you’ve
centre also hosts a dynamic explored the exhibitions.

FUNCHAL’S LIDOS
There are plenty of swimming opportunities in Madeira’s
capital. Locals tend to swim in the small Barreirinha Lido,
next to the Fortaleza de São Tiago, or in the sea here. If
the thought of swimming in the Atlantic makes you
shiver, head to the municipal lido in the Hotel Zone,
which has an Olympic-sized sea water pool, as well as
slides and pools for kids. There are similar facilities to
be found at the Complexo Balnear da Ponta Grande.

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