Monte Madeira

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(9.2K) · Botanical garden in Funchal, Portugal
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Monte Palace Madeira has been listed by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. #montepalacemadeira

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Feb 10, 2025
We took the cable car up to the Gardens, very efficient and cost E15 one way. The gardens are much bigger than we imagined and were absolutely beautiful and very interesting,too. We took the toboggan…Full review by Peter C
Feb 7, 2025
Excellent day out we spent 4 hours exploring The art gallery and the tiled exhibition throughout was interesting . The gardens were beautiful and the animals were also lovely esp the pink flamingos …Full review by bananameena
Feb 5, 2025
Although the weather was not perfect, the garden and installations in Monte Palace were fantastic and well worth the money to visit. As always in Madeira, the terrain is challenging for those who are…Full review by BarryT659

Questions & answers

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Is there an alternative way of getting to the gardens, other than cable car? Thank you
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To go to Monte Palace gardens the bus is 22 Babosas and a short (5 mins) walk. To go to the Botanical gardens the bus is 31/31A Jardim Botanico and drops you at the entrance.
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Visiting early July. What are the current prices for entrance and also for a cable car on the way up and a toboggan on the …
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Visiting early July. What are the current prices for entrance and also for a cable car on the way up and a toboggan on the way down?also are credit cards accepted for all of these? Thank you in advance.
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We bought a 10 trip ticket for the local bus services as our hotel was out of town. You could just hop on and go. Lots of buses and each trip only cost 2 euros
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Do you have to book in advance or can you pay on arrival?
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Pay on arrival, not very big queue at all.
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Is there a car park nearby?
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Hello Alison, yes near the exit of the cable car you can find a free park near the garden entrance.
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