Monastery of Santa Clara
Madeira, Portugal

Monastery of Santa Clara

Type: museum

A historic 15th-century monastery connected to the founding of Funchal and the early development of Madeira. For more than four centuries it was closed to the public, and today visitors can tour the church, cloister, and collection of artistic and religious objects that bear witness to life on the island through the centuries. The peaceful atmosphere and rich history make it an interesting stop for those who want to discover the lesser-known side of Madeira.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~3.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket includes a tour of the monastery complex and the museum with an exhibition on the history of the Poor Clares in Madeira. A morning visit is recommended as opening hours are limited.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parque Severiano Ferraz

Closed today garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (198m)

Address: Santo António

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 07:30–22:00 Tuesday: 07:30–22:00 Wednesday: 07:30–22:00 Thursday: 07:30–22:00 Friday: 07:30–22:00 Saturday: 07:30–15:30 Sunday: Closed

Park 5 October

Closed today garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (322m)

Address: Rua 5 de Outubro 88 A, Funchal

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 07:00–22:00 Tuesday: 07:00–22:00 Wednesday: 07:00–22:00 Thursday: 07:00–22:00 Friday: 07:00–22:00 Saturday: 07:00–14:00 Sunday: Closed

Phone: +351 291 241 618

Parkhaus Funchal

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (324m)

Address: Rua dos Netos 54, Funchal

Parque Estacionamento Arcadas São Francisco

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (328m)

Address: Rua de São Francisco 18, Funchal

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Santa Luzia

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (331m)

Address: Rua 5 de Outubro, Funchal

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +351 291 221 119

Parkhaus Markt Madeira

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (380m)

Address: Travessa das Violetas 30, Funchal

Parque de estacionamento (lokacija 2)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (390m)

Address: Beco do Amaro, Santo António

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Plaza Madeira Parking

Open until 22:00 garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (419m)

Address: Rua Doutor Brito Câmara, Funchal

Opening hours: 07:00–22:00

Parque de Estacionamento

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (424m)

Address: Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian 1, Funchal

Parque Galerias de São Lourenço

Closed (opens at 08:00) garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (504m)

Address: Rua das Fontes, Funchal

Opening hours: 08:00–20:00

Parking Europa Shopping Center

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (519m)

Address: Rua do Bom Jesus, Funchal

Pick up tui

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (534m)

Address: Avenida Do Mar 1, Funchal

Funchal

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (685m)

Address: Avenida Sá Carneiro 27, Funchal

Parada de ônibus

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (724m)

Address: Avenida Do Mar 17, Funchal

Parking (Anadia)

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (794m)

Address: Rua do Ribeirinho de Baixo 13 5, Funchal

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