Funchal’s breakwater and Fort a history in pictures, showing the dramatic change the breakwater made to the city and its harbour.
Funchal’s breakwater forts in the early days
Old sketches of Funchal found in the Quinta da Penha
Mohle fort, Funchal Madeira 1890s
Sailing ships in Funchal many years ago
Building Funchal breakwater 1890s
Funchal breakwater 1900s
Once a Fort, then some other use, today a design centre
Handling cargo on the breakwater
Selling rides to passengers on the to ships moored on the breakwater
Barrels of Madeira being loaded
A view of the design centre on the breakwater in Funchal
Design Centre, the Breakwater, Funchal Madeira
Design Centre dining, Funchal Madeira
Design Centre dining with a view of Funchal’s finest hotels