Funchal Apartment

Location & context

• It lies within the parish Santo António in the municipality of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. 

• The main street is Avenida das Madalenas. 

• It is described as a “modern housing area” of Funchal, with relatively new buildings and good access. 

What it’s like

• Real-estate listings mention new apartments on Avenida da Madalena (T1, T2, T3 typologies) in good condition, suggesting this is a desirable residential zone. 

• One user comment on Reddit describes it as:

  “Location wise one of the best is Madalenas in Santo António, is close to Funchal and right by the freeway so you have quick access to every place.” 

• The area appears to have good connectivity, decent services, and newer construction.

Pros & Cons

 Pros:

• Relatively modern infrastructure, newer residential buildings.

• Good access to Funchal centre and to the main roads/freeways.

• Convenient for living (according to user feedback).

•  Cons:

• It might be less “historic old town charm” than central Funchal areas.

• Depending on specific building and elevation, you may get less scenic views (vs hillside zones) or more traffic (being near main roads).

• Because it’s newer and in demand, prices may be higher / competition for housing might exist.

Who it might suit

• Individuals or families looking for a comfortable residential area close to Funchal but not right in the tourist-busy centre.

• People wanting ease of access (transport, services) in Madeira rather than very remote or rustic.

• Possibly those considering living there longer term (rather than just tourist stay) given the residential nature.

Things to check / ask

• Elevation and view: Since Funchal’s terrain is hilly, check how high up in Madalenas the property is and what the view is like.

• Transport & parking: Newer buildings often include parking but verify.

• Noise/traffic: Being near main avenues/freeways may mean more traffic noise.

• Amenities: Which services (shops, cafés, schools, health centres) are present in the immediate area.

• Cost of living / real-estate: The newer the area, often the higher the cost.