Be forewarned - this is a seamless service coming into Funchal but there is something amiss when wanting to use it going out to the airport. It does not seem to run in the circular "loop" their website and signs imply. When I was trying to get to the airport for my return flight two weeks ago, I went to the exact stop where I had gotten off on my inbound trip (by Plaza Madeira). After a half hour wait, a bus stopped and dropped off a passenger but the driver brusquely told me I had to "wait for another bus". When none came after another half hour (and I was now pressed for time), I hailed a cab. My driver didn't speak great English, but he clearly hinted familiarity with the unreliability I had just experienced and he said the exact words, "It's a problem."
Für mich ❤. ist es eine Freude zu sehen wo ich im September wieder landen werde Die Sehnsucht ist so groß wie die Freude.Meine geliebte Insel.🌺🥀🌹🌷Seit 2016 jedes Jahr im selben Hotel
I stayed in Funchal five times between December 2022 and March 2023. I had not visited Madeira before that. I travel a lot and consider Funchal the best place I have ever visited. have a great time.
@@leslaw210hey I was planning to to go solo, you think it’s safe, and also the transport from the airport to Funchal city, do they accept contactless Visa cards, or everything euros cash? Many thanks
Hi. I am 75 years of age, travel solo almost constantly, and consider Madeira to be probably the safest place I have ever visited - and the best. I think that the bus only accepts cash. Have a great time - you won't regret visiting Madeira. @@speedy6997
In one word, wonderful!👍👏
Cheers me duck! x
Always a delight to see your videos, dear Les.
Thank you Matthew. The 4K version is still processing, I think x
@@leslaw210 😃
Be forewarned - this is a seamless service coming into Funchal but there is something amiss when wanting to use it going out to the airport. It does not seem to run in the circular "loop" their website and signs imply. When I was trying to get to the airport for my return flight two weeks ago, I went to the exact stop where I had gotten off on my inbound trip (by Plaza Madeira). After a half hour wait, a bus stopped and dropped off a passenger but the driver brusquely told me I had to "wait for another bus". When none came after another half hour (and I was now pressed for time), I hailed a cab. My driver didn't speak great English, but he clearly hinted familiarity with the unreliability I had just experienced and he said the exact words, "It's a problem."
Für mich ❤. ist es eine Freude zu sehen wo ich im September wieder landen werde Die Sehnsucht ist so groß wie die Freude.Meine geliebte Insel.🌺🥀🌹🌷Seit 2016 jedes Jahr im selben Hotel
I stayed in Funchal five times between December 2022 and March 2023. I had not visited Madeira before that. I travel a lot and consider Funchal the best place I have ever visited. have a great time.
@@leslaw210hey I was planning to to go solo, you think it’s safe, and also the transport from the airport to Funchal city, do they accept contactless Visa cards, or everything euros cash? Many thanks
Hi. I am 75 years of age, travel solo almost constantly, and consider Madeira to be probably the safest place I have ever visited - and the best. I think that the bus only accepts cash. Have a great time - you won't regret visiting Madeira.
@@speedy6997
Thanks
abraço de santa cruz :)
Quick question, do they accept contactless cards? Or is everything cash euros? Thanks
I have never seen anyone pay by contactless so guess not. The website is vague. I think it is only cash.
Only cash
Can you pay on the bus with your credit card?
Sorry for the late response. I don't think so. I guess I am as vague as the SAM website. I have never seen anyone pay by card.
Only cash
@@lisbonbusdriver1991 how much it cost?
I work bus in Brasil
I met several people from Brazil who now live in Madeira. One of the excellent bus drivers in my videos is from Venezuela.