Portao dos Varadouros

Cheap beers at the bar next to the arch

While a simple arch to view there is a bar next to it and just for €2 a pint you can sit and enjoy the surrounding views. Also with free monkey nuts.

Not really worth the effort of seeking it out.............

Not sure exactly how we feel about the Portao dos Varadouros. It is very obviously a replica of the original gate, and is in the exact position of the city walls entrance. Sadly it looks like some...

Piece of wall

We were walking along the esplanade and spotted this small piece of wall. It is a kind of replica piece of the original wall.

Reproduction

Spotted this arch as I walked along the esplanade and crossed over to have a look. Bit of a wasted effort as it’s a modern reproduction of the original wall gate although it stands on the original sp...

Visiting the Island of Madeira.

This ancient gate is located in Funchal and is a Tourist Monument, who is in fact a reconstruction with some of the “Original pieces” of the ancient gate who was given access to the city of Funchal, a...