Funchal

[foon-shahl]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of the Madeira islands, on SE Madeira: winter resort.

Funchal

/ f[~u]ˈʃal /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of the Madeira Islands, on the S coast of Madeira. Pop: 103 962 (2001)

Example Sentences

Ellard also won four medals - including double gold - at the European Championships in Funchal, Madeira, in April.

From BBC

ANA did not show any flight cancellations at Porto, Faro - which serves the tourism-dependent region of the Algarve - or Funchal on the island of Madeira.

From Reuters

While there had been no cancellations yet in Faro airport, which serves the tourism-dependent region of the Algarve, nor in Funchal on the island of Madeira, there were flight delays of about an hour, Figueiredo said.

From Reuters

But make sure to stray from the bustle of Funchal to uncover its deeper enchantment.

From Washington Post

With a population of about 100,000 and a lido, or beachfront boardwalk, lined with casual-to-Michelin restaurants, Funchal radiates energy.

From Washington Post