Santo António (Portuguese meaning "Saint Anthony") is a civil parish in the northwestern part of the municipality of Funchal on the island of Madeira.

[2] The settlement that existed in this area was primarily farmer houses and estates, that congregated around a small chapel dedicated to Santo António, in the early or mid 16th century, when it was elevated to ecclesiastical parish.

Early church records document religious services from this time, indicating the foundational work of priests such as Gonçalo Jorge Rodrigues and Francisco Afonso.

Official recognition as a parish occurred in the late 16th century, with significant decrees improving clergy stipends as the population grew.

The parish encompasses scenic areas such as Pico dos Barcelos, a popular viewpoint offering stunning vistas of Funchal’s landscape.