Funchal is the capital of which Portuguese autonomous island territory?
Funchal Funchal Funchal () is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 111,892, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal, and has been the capital of Madeira for more than five centuries. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions. It is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings. The name is from the Portuguese word ""funcho"" ("fennel") and the
MV Funchal in Lisbon for €3.91m. The buyers were named as Signature Living, a UK-based hotel group who intend to convert the ship into a floating hotel moored in London. MV Funchal MV "Funchal" is a Portuguese passenger and cruise liner. It is the last remaining ship and symbol of the once large fleet of Portuguese liners. Since the beginning of 2013, "Funchal" has been owned and operated by the Portuguese cruise company Portuscale Cruises. The ship was built in 1961, under the guidance of the Portuguese naval engineer Rogério d'Oliveira. "Funchal" is an ocean liner with a classic profile and interiors.