Paintings and pictures of Madeira in times past
These paintings and pictures of Madeira in times past provide a wonderful insight to Madeira in times past showing how Funchal has changed.
This set of pictures taken are of images of old Madeira found hanging on the walls of the Hotel Quinta da Penha de Franca or in some restaurants in Funchal.
The Bay and town of Funchal

The Forts of Funchal

Ribiera Brava, a small town on the coast in the west of the island.

Funchal Beach

Fort St Tiago, now a wonderful restaurant in Funchal

Funchal seashore. It is interesting to see how the Funchal foreshore has grown over the years

Tobogganing Madeira style, not a lot has changed!

Fishing boats at Funchal

Ribiera St Joao

Quinta at Santa Cruz

Machico

Moody Funchal – a river flowing through Funchal to the sea

Fishermen in Funchal carrying a catch of espada



