Funchal Bay

Funchal Bay, Madeira, by Sarah Angelina Acland, c.1910. View east, including the harbour.

Funchal Bay is a large bay opposite the main city of Funchal on the island of Madeira, located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Morocco in north Africa.[1] Funchal has its harbour within the bay.

Reid's Palace Hotel is located on the headland at the western end of the bay.

Early photography

The pioneer colour photographer Sarah Angelina Acland (1849–1930) visited Madeira, staying at Reid's Hotel during the early 20th century. She took photographs around the island, including many of Funchal Bay.[2]

Panoramic view

Panoramic view of Funchal Bay at sunset from Ponta do Garajau, looking west. Funchal's harbour can be seen in the distance.

References

  1. "Funchal Bay Panorama — Madeira Island". Madeira Live. Retrieved 19 January 2013. External link in |work= (help)
  2. Media related to Autochromes by Sarah Angelina Acland at Wikimedia Commons.

Coordinates: 32°38′31″N 16°53′43″W / 32.6420°N 16.8953°W / 32.6420; -16.8953

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