Botanical Garden, Funchal (must see)

Located in the center of Funchal, Botanical Garden is a place that comprises luscious plants as orchids, magnolias, lilies, cactus, azaleas and exotic birds including canaries, talking parrots and others. It represents a combination of harmonious shapes, contrasting colours and beautiful landscapes of the Funchal Bay and the surrounding mountains.

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Sight Name: Botanical Garden
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Funchal, Portugal

Create Your Own Walk in Funchal

Creating your own self-guided walk in Funchal is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Monte Walking Tour

Monte, a spectacular hilltop area 550 meters above sea level in the northeast of Funchal, is a favored destination for many tourists visiting Madeira. Getting to and from Monte – up on the cable car and down on an exhilarating dry toboggan run – is only half the fun. The other half is exploring the unique blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions found in the area.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles

Funchal Introduction Walking Tour

Empress Elisabeth of Austria spent time in Funchal in the late 19th century seeking rest and relief from illness. She reportedly referred to Madeira as “the island of eternal spring.”

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, traces its origins to the early decades of Portuguese expansion in the Atlantic. The island was officially settled in the early 15th century after captains serving Portuguese... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles