Cristiano Ronaldo in Madeira: the museum, the statue and the airport
Following Cristiano Ronaldo in his home town of Funchal: the CR7 Museum, the statue on the seafront, the airport named after him, and the neighbourhood where he grew up.
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal in 1985 and grew up in the hill neighbourhood of Santo António. The island is proud of him, and fans can follow his story around the city.
The CR7 Museum
Near the marina in central Funchal, the Museu CR7 displays hundreds of his trophies, awards and shirts, from his early clubs to the international stage, with screens showing his goals. It is next to the Pestana CR7 hotel. Allow 30 minutes to an hour. Check opening times before you go.
The statue
A bronze statue of Ronaldo stands on the seafront outside the museum, a favourite photo spot.
The airport
In 2017 Madeira airport was renamed Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo. A bust of the player stands in the arrivals area.
His early clubs
- CF Andorinha, the small club in Santo António where he first played as a boy.
- CD Nacional, the Funchal club he joined before moving to Sporting in Lisbon at the age of 12.
Combine it with
The CR7 Museum is a few minutes’ walk from the old town, the market and the cable car to Monte. See things to do in Funchal.