Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico

Wonderful panoramic view worth the steep walk up steps from the south west (sea) and then one has to walk around to the eastern side to enter, or walk up steep ,narrow lanes from the city centre. good exercise! OAP 3 euros entrance. Cash . I love a good fort but not a great deal has been made of this one The walls are old and magnificent, gateway and gardens but the parade /assembly ground area, the arched rooms off could be made more exciting than housing billboards itemising the history(albeit interesting) and a strange art exhibit with a TV screen showing pigeons and opaque "tablet stands(?)" No cannons!

Entrance tickets- 6€ person. Excellent view to the city! Nothing else))

A very steep hike up to get here and not a lot inside but there's a little exhibition and the views are magnificent!

Quite a walk uphill to this place from the sea front so you might want to take a taxi! Great views once you're at the top of the castle. Some interesting old prints and historical information in the small museum section. There is a toilet. Entrance is free.

Not free entry as mentioned in other reviews, it’s now €6 each adult up to age 64, 65+ is €3 each. Not a lot to see, exhibits are minimal, no brochure as previously mentioned. Other than nice views across Funchal which you can see for free from any other viewpoint. Wouldn’t recommend the walk up, if you want to visit a fort, go to the one in old town Funchal

Great views over Funchal, plus an interesting building that's free to enter. Very windy and wet on my visit.

Amazing views. It is a steep climb but worth it

Worth a little trip for the great view over Funchal. Also liked the reprints showing old drawings of the city. Other than that it is pretty empty. At least there is no entrance fee.