When this city was only a tiny fishing village three centuries ago, a Dutchman named Pieter is said to have been the most popular fish peddler at a jetty on the waterfront.
The city has become a lot more popular in recent times.
At Funchal's Casino da Madeira (Avenida do Infante; Tel. 291/231 121), near the Pestana Carlton Park Resort and Casino, you can play blackjack, roulette, and take a turn at the slot machines.