Funchal: Arte de Portas Abertas

This is Part II of the footprints describing what we did in Funchal today. Don’t worry, there will be fewer words since I already reminisced and described our day in the previous footprint.

While I was researching what to do in Funchal, I came across several recommendations to check out the Arte de Portas Abertas in the city’s Zona Velha (aka Old Town). The article went on to describe the street art on Rua de Santa Maria as murals … most painted on doors. Did someone say murals? Got to go in search of them for sure.

Apparently this project, which translates as the Art of the Open Doors, was the brainchild of a group of local artists. The side benefit of the project? It helped to revitalize a rundown section of the city. Indeed, visitors are now attracted to the street that is now lined with shops and restaurants … more of the latter than the former. Alas, tables and chairs at times blocked a clear view of the murals … but in those cases, I focused on a detail shot instead of the full door.

A fun and colorful stroll!Read more