Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace
17th-floor rooftop bar on top of the Savoy Palace hotel on Avenida do Infante — the highest cocktail terrace in Funchal, with an infinity pool, full bay view from Câmara de Lobos to the Old Town, and a dressier sunset crowd. Open to non-guests.
About Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace
Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace is a rooftop bar in Funchal — Hotel Zone
At 17 floors up this is the highest cocktail terrace in Funchal — the infinity pool reflects the sky and the dressier crowd treats sunset as an event. Non-guests are welcome, but booking ahead on weekends is sensible.
What to know before you go
- Card or cash both work — most regulars run a tab and settle on the way out.
- Closes around midnight on weekdays, later on weekends.
- Outdoor seating fills first; arrive before 21:30 in summer for the best chance at a terrace table.
- Walking distance from most central hotels; the harbour-front promenade is the safest late-night route back.
Best time to visit
April to October for the warm evenings. Sunset (~21:00 in midsummer, ~18:00 in winter) is when these venues come alive.
Location
Funchal — Hotel Zone, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64400, -16.91760
Frequently asked
Is Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace good for poncha?+
Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace serves poncha alongside its main offer, but for a dedicated poncha experience head to a traditional poncha bar in Câmara de Lobos or Funchal's Old Town.
How late does Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace stay open?+
Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace usually closes around midnight, a little later on Friday and Saturday.
Is there a dress code at Galáxia Skybar — Savoy Palace?+
No code as such. Beach-cover-up is fine for waterfront spots; the rooftops draw a slightly dressier crowd at weekends.
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