History and description

The Estadio do Maritimo, formerly known as the Estadio dos Barreiros XXI, officially opened on 5 May 1957. Over the next 50 years, only minor changes were made such as the conversion of the standing areas into seating. However, by the turn of the new millennium and with Maritimo's regular participation in the Europa League, it became clear that the club needed a more modern home.

In 2009, plans were presented for redevelopment of Estadio dos Barreiros into a 9,000-seat stadium. Soon after, works started. However, due to funding problems of the consortium in charge of the project, works were halted before completion.

Works were resumed in 2014 and by the end of the 2014-15 season, new covered stands on three sides were completed. Only the old main stand remained standing at the end of the season.

The name of the stadium was changed from Estadio dos Barreiros to Estadio do Maritimo at the same time.

(photos of the present Estadio do Maritimo below)

How to get to Estadio do Maritimo

The Estadio do Maritimo is located about 2.5 kilometers west of the city center of Funchal, and just north of the hotel zone around Estrada Monumental. It takes about an hour to walk from the city centre and it will take about thirty minutes if you are walking from around Estrada Monumental 10. However, it is an uphill walk to get to the stadium.

From the city centre, you can take bus 8 or 45 to get to the stadium. Buses tend to run once or twice an hour.

Address: Rua Dr. Pita, Funchal

Eat, drink, and sleep near Estadio do Maritimo

The Estadio do Maritimo is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood in somewhat up the hill. It's a short walk down towards the coast where there are plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as towards Funchal's city centre. There are a lot of hotels in Funchal, so everyone will be able to find something they like. There are a few smaller guesthouses and apartments near the Estadio do Maritimo, but the bigger hotels are a bit farther away. Click here for an overview of hotels in Funchal.

Maritimo Tickets

, respectively. Tickets for regular league matches cost either $12.50 or $20.00. For the matches against Porto, Sporting and Benfica prices are increased to $20.00 and $30.00, respectively. For more information call +351 291 205 000 or email [email protected]

Relevant Internet links

Visit Madeira is yoursource forinformation on the islands and all that they have to offer. We have comprehensive information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, and more. Browse our website to plan your perfectMadeiran vacation! . I visited the stadium while on holiday in September 2016. I was impressed with the modernity of the stadium and its great views over Funchal from behind the stadium. The pitch looks great, with red and green seating. However, I couldn't see much of the finished product from where I was standing. New floodlights are being installed while I was there.

which should make games a lot more enjoyable in the evenings

Richard Hardwick visited Madeira while on holiday in November 2015. The ground is presently undergoing redevelopment with three new stands being constructed and work is being carried out on the final stand.

I visited the ground while on holiday in Madeira and the ground is now in process of redevelopment with three new stands being built. Work is also being carried out on the final stand.