The location of this place rates either a one or a five, depending on the person, and for the same reason. It is located up on the hill overlooking the harbor and the town. The view is to die for. So if you are young and fit and the climb up is no problem, then it is all good. In fact, quite fabulous. But if you have a problem with climbing you can take a cab from in front of the park below for about 5 euros. Just be aware that some cabdrivers don’t know where the address is, so have maps with the location pulled up on your phone before getting into the cab. And make sure it is a regular size cab, not a big van, because the street is very narrow and winding. Having said all that, you get to stay in a real Funchal neighborhood, not a tourist Mecca.