Funchal Old Town – Panoramic view of Funchal loop from Monte

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Funchal Old Town – Panoramic view of Funchal loop from Monte

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Funchal Old Town – Panoramic view of Funchal loop from Monte

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11.9km

590m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 11.4 km for 182 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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309 m

View of the Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.82 km

Jardim da Praça de Tenerife

Forest

4.80 km

Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses Promenade

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Impressive cruise ships, like skyscrapers docked in the harbor, can be viewed up close.

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5.16 km

Funchal Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful old town streets with many colorful doors.

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5.36 km

Santa Maria Street and São Tiago Fortress, Funchal

Highlight • Historical Site

very nice to look at, a little further is the sea

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6.87 km

Funchal Promenade

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The Funchal Promenade has an area of 78,200 m².

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11.3 km

Panoramic view of Funchal

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Panoramic view over the Funchal district.

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11.3 km

A beautiful landscaped botanical garden, as is typical for Madeira, of course not at ground level. There are many stairs, narrow paths but also wider paths on which you can explore the different themed areas of the botanical garden. At the lower end there is a cafe with a beautiful view over Funchal. Worth seeing 🌴🌸🌺☀️

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

3.63 km

2.05 km

916 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

5.41 km

182 m

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

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Comments

February 28, 2024,Funchal Murals & Street Art / Jardim Monte Palace Loop Walk

I have added the name of the artists whenever I could. There are quite a few Arte Portas more along Rua Santa Maria.

May 26, 2023,Doors of Funchal, Market Hall & Tropical Garden 👬

Just saw, the pictures are a bit mixed up, that's because we walked past some places several times. 😒

Sorry, I overdid it a bit with the pictures today, but not even this amount of photos manages to reflect the variety of impressions of Madeira's capital!
Of course, 6km cable car ride must be deducted from the total distance...

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August 12, 2022,Madeira - Funchal 12.08.2022

Today Funchal was on the agenda. In order to avoid the search for a parking space, we drove up the mountain to the station of the Teleférico Jardim Botânico mountain railway and dropped off to Funchal. Strolled through the historic district. Did a bit of shopping and then drove back.
What I keep finding out... I don't need cities ☺️

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September 30, 2025,Funchal 🇵🇹

Today we took the shuttle bus to Funchal and did a lot of sightseeing.
-Cable car up to Monte
-Tropical garden
-Santa Maria district, painted doors
-Sào Tiago Fort
-Cathedral
-MUSEUM CR7

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February 28, 2024,Runde von Funchal zum Tropical Garden Monte Palace Madeira

Since we are going up and down with the gondola, the data is of no use.

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March 1, 2023,🇵🇹 2. Tag: Hafen-Altstadt Funchal-Mercado dos Labradores-Seilbahn nach Monte

Our tour started at Av. do Mar, a central point that is also served by many bus lines. Right at the beginning of the marina and the pier for the cruise ships. In the old town, the old fishermen's houses have been renovated. The narrow streets are paved with patterns typical of Portugal. Today unfortunately no more fishermen's cottages but …

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June 17, 2025,🇵🇹 Funchal & Monte 🥾

Parking in Funchal:

Almirante Reis Car Park

Good parking garage with good rates, right next to the old town and the cable car.

maps.app.goo.gl/w4jWZ35yMMgGrmxK7

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August 26, 2024,🇵🇹Quinta Mirabela - Monte Palace Tropical Garden - Seilbahn in die City

On the first day after arriving, we head towards the Monte Palace Tropical Garden.
After a steep climb and some sporty, intermittent jumping aside for the fast basket sledge ride, we enjoy the landscape park, which is one of the 15 most beautiful gardens in the world, in the best holiday serenity. Taking photos becomes an addiction when looking at …

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