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Madeira Street Art in Old Town

07/13/22 | Europe, Madeira, Portugal, Solo Travel, Travel

The countdown is already in the low single digits, in only a few days I will be in the Canary Islands and I CAN NOT wait.  Before moving to Europe I had heard of them but did not know where they were and in case you are in the same boat, while technically part of Spain they are a group of volcanic islands off the coast of northwestern Africa.

I bring up the location because Madeira is similar in this regard as it is part of Portugal but also off the coast of Africa, just 300 miles North of the Canaries.  My trip there a year ago was a great experience and one of the parts of the island – famous for being the birth place of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo – was the Funchal street art.  All over the city there are beautifully painted murals and designs on buildings and doors but the most beautiful ones I found were in the Old Town.  I took so many photos of these doors that it was hard to narrow down which to include in this post. My favorites included depictions rainbow houses, lions, and a mermaid but take a look at these 15 shots of the Funchal Street art and let me know your top pick.

Abstract Seeing Eye MuralRealistic Street Painting - Funchal Street Art in Old Town Realistic Corn Mural in Madeira, Portugal Rainbow Houses - Funchal Street Art in Old Town Painted Doors in Madeira Painted Door in Funchal Murals and Plants on Rua de Santa Maria, Funchal Mermaid Mural - Funchal Street Art in Old Town Lovers Mural in Madeira, Portugal Lions on Rua de Santa Maria - Funchal Street Art in Old Town Funchal Street Art in Old Town Female Mural on a Door - Funchal Street Art in Old Town Door Painting in Funchal Portuguese Watch Tower Mural

Turtle Mural - Funchal Street Art in Old Town

If you are planning a visit many of the murals pictured above are on Rua de Santa Maria (Santa Maria Street) which Google maps describes as both notable street and a storied street acclaimed for vibrant art and those are more eloquent descriptions of this Funchal street art then I would have managed so I will leave it there.

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Comments

  1. Rose says

    July 16, 2022 at 7:51 am

    My favorite is the one with the people to the right of the door. So simple yet fun.

    Putting this on my travel bucket list.

  2. Rosalie says

    July 16, 2022 at 6:52 am

    Kept trying to decide which one I like the best and just can’t choose.

    What a fun way to display art and the owners happy place. The colors and themes are so vibrant and diverse. Thanks for bringing some art into my day.

  3. Marion says

    July 15, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    My goodness people are so clever. If there’s nothing like this in the United States that I know of. Fantastic thank you.

  4. Stephanie says

    July 15, 2022 at 7:06 am

    Mermaid is my favorite. Must put a smile on faces when walking by and on entering ones house.

    Charming.

  5. Linda says

    July 14, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    Wow Kelly. I always enjoy your posts, but this one is definitely one of my favorites. I’ve never seen such an array of beautiful and creative art on doors and I’m a big fan of interesting doors and creative art so LOVE seeing all of these. I’m sure you will have a wonderful time in the Canary Islands and I have no doubt we will see a post about your experience there. Good for you and thanks for sharing your journeys through life!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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