In Madeira – by itself a worldwide phenomenon as a touristic destination – this Funchal commercial space is capable of offering the enjoyment of shopping, along with the pleasure of an outdoors’ walk.
Forum Madeira has developed the concept of outdoor shopping and has become the delight of both locals and tourists that have the good sense of visiting the location. Opened in 2005, has three floors of half-covered galleries distributed around an open air plaza, centered by a tower. It proposes more than 60 stores of the best and most famous brands, six movie theatres and an underground parking garage.
On level -1 there are 800 covered parking spaces, bicycle check and a carwash service, very convenient when you just want to drop the car and go for a walk on the shopping center. There is also a worn battery dropping point for recycling purposes.
Thinking about the children, the facility is equipped with diaper changing rooms, family bathrooms (floor 0) and rental services for toy carts and baby trolleys.
On Floor 0, Pingo Doce supermarket occupies a large area, supported by smaller shops: Sabores ao Quilo, 5 à Sec, The Hair Shop, MEO, Top Atlântico, Bioforma, Vodafone, In Vogue Gomes Cabeleireiro, Diz com Flores, Mister Minit, Boutique dos Relógios, Calzedonia, Perfumes & Companhia, A Loja do Gato Preto, C&A, Kicks, Alberto Oculista, Kiko Milano, Paco Martinez, H&M, Cover Me, Quiosque dos Sabores.
On Floor 1, the major fashion brands get most of the attention: Zara, Zara Home, Oysho, Rituals, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Bershka, Sportzone, Kiodelta.
On Floor 2, we have Tiffosi, Flow, Storia del Caffé, Intimissimi, Quebramar, Sun Alberto Oculista, Parfois, Women’Secret, Atlantis, Multiopticas, Salsa, Lefties, Springfield, Massimo Dutti, Jornal & Companhia, Arte do Gelado, Sacoor Brothers, Punt Roma, McDonald’s, Don Peppino, H3, Slow, Lyfe, Livraria Bertrand, Prato, Prego & Cia. Along with the stores, and aware of the clients’ comfort, there are resting zones with sofas. The restaurant plaza was specifically built on this floor, with the 17 existing restaurants being distributed throughout the terrace gardens, proposing an excellent panoramic view over the island and the sea.
The Forum has the best spot for children’s birthday parties: Funnylândia (floor 3).
Funchal folks have therefore managed to keep the island’s architecture and beauty intact, while promenading through the gallerias and enjoying the experience of a practical, light and relaxed shopping outing, in the neighborhood of the top Funchal hotels and served by an excellent transportation network.
More than a shopping center, Forum Madeira is the perfect place to do your shopping, taste Madeira’s gastronomy or simply walk outdoors while checking the latest fashions.
