Explore Funchal at your own pace in a convertible electric Spinach car with app-based narration. Customize routes from a one-hour city sweep to multi-hour coastal loops that take you to the black-sand beaches and fishing village of Câmara de Lobos.
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You pull the light convertible out of the garage and the city opens in a new key: tiled facades slide past, the Atlantic breathes salt down the bay, and the little voice in the car begins to point—exact, wry, and curious—at the next corner. This self-guided Spinach electric car experience hands you control of a compact, open-top vehicle and an app-driven narrator so you can pace your own route through Funchal or along the coastal ribbon to Câmara de Lobos.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—able to enter/exit a low convertible and walk short distances at viewpoints.
Wildlife
History
Funchal grew as a 15th-century Portuguese port; its market, church, and harbor reflect centuries of maritime trade and Madeira’s role in Atlantic navigation.
Conservation
Madeira enforces strict coastal and forest protections—respect marked trails and avoid leaving waste; electric vehicles reduce local emissions but watch battery disposal and charging etiquette.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided Sightseeing Tour on an Eletric Car | Funchal today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged phone
The narrated app runs on your device; a full battery ensures uninterrupted directions and storytelling.
Know parking rules
You can park where cars and motorcycles are allowed but many spots are paid—carry small change or a local payment app.
Watch for steep, narrow streets
Drive slowly on Funchal’s hillside lanes; some turns are tight and visibility is limited.
Reserve early for peak times
Morning and late-afternoon slots fill fast—book the preferred duration to secure the route you want.
Valid Driver’s License & ID
Required to operate the vehicle and complete check-in.
Smartphone with charged battery
Runs the Spinach narration app and maps for the route.
Light windproof jacket
Coastal wind and open-top driving are cooler than in town, especially mornings and evenings.
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Comfortable shoes
Useful for short walks at viewpoints, the market, and the village quay.