Situated in the very epicentre of Funchal, Residencial Zarco is surrounded with many sites of interest to the tourist: museums, shops, restaurants where you can appreciate and taste the local gastronomy, cinemas, theatre, and many other touristic attractions. Our establishment is situated near to the main bus stations; there are several bus services operating around the island. All the Residencial;s 21 rooms are equipped with private bathroom, direct dial telephone and cable TV. Our services also include 24 hour reception, breakfast, daily cleaning of the rooms and laundry service. You can also choose to stay at one of our 6 apartment-studios, situated only 200 meters far from the Residential, all equipped with private bathroom, cable TV, kitchenette, and telephone. Room with couple bed. Double bed Apartment. Apartment with couple bed

The archipelago of Madeira is part of Portugal, being situated at about 1.000 Km far from the Portuguese mainland and 700 Km far from the African continent. In this group of islands we can also find the;Golden Island; of Porto Santo and the uninhabited islands Selvagens and Desertas. The name;Ilha da Madeira; (translated Island of Wood) is due to the luxurious and thick forests which surprised Portuguese navigators when the island was discovered. Joao Goncalves Zarco was the fearless captain of a Portuguese sea expedition along the African coast, which was driven by a big storm to an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The island was named Porto Santo, or Holy Port, in gratitude for the rescue and shelter they found in the golden sand bay of this island. All this occurred in the year 1419. From this island, Zarco detected a distant black spot in the horizon which later led him to another voyage of discovery: he reached Madeira in the year 1420. Madeira is a garden bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. Its warm weather, its hospitable people and its beauty become mysterious and profound in its dream landscapes. Nowadays it is a first choice holiday destination, where the vibrancy of life mingles with the pulsing rhythm of nature, people and the sea. Residencial Zarco is situated at the heart of Funchal, main city of the island of Madeira. The city;s name comes after the aromatic wild herb;Fennel; which was growing in the area when the island was discovered. Nowadays this plant is still used to produce the famous and delicious candies called;rebucados de funcho;. Funchal is a natural amphitheatre with white houses climbing up the hills, around a blue bay which harbours many ships and cruises visiting the island. The history of the island is inevitably connected to the name of the famous Portuguese discoverer Joao Goncalves Zarco. The name of our Residential is borrowed from this navigator whose heroic deeds and adventures are always connected to this island, like an inspiring and unforgettable epic. We offer you a beautiful view over the sea, a constant reminder of the courage of men who sailed across these waters, being persistent in the chase of a dream!... View over Ribeira Brava. New Year's Fireworks

Rooms - Winter and Summer 2008/2009 (Prices per Room). From 07-01-08 to 30-06-08. From 01-07-08 to 30-09-08. From 01-10-08 to 20-12-08. From 21-12-08 to 06-01-09. From 07-01-09 to 30-06-09. Studio Apartments - Winter and Summer 2008/2009 (Prices per Apartment). Prices in Euros - It doesn't include Breakfast

Residencial Zarco is situated in the heart of the historic zone, in the very epicentre of Funchal, at Madeira Island, with a privileged view over the sea.