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Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Panoramic view of Funchal loop from Monte

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Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Panoramic view of Funchal loop from Monte

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4.6

(39)

375

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Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Panoramic view of Funchal loop from Monte

01:02

3.13km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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After 680 m for 161 m

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After 923 m for 526 m

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After 2.46 km for 404 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

174 m

Monte Municipal Park

Highlight • Forest

Free entry

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2

285 m

Shrine of Our Lady of Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

Up the stairs and you are in front of the church Nossa Senhora do Monte. It is a Catholic pilgrimage church and was built from 1741. Due to an earthquake, the church was inaugurated in 1818

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3

583 m

View of Funchal

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4

863 m

Magnificent views of the harbor and Funchal. Really worth a trip.

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5

1.46 km

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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6

1.52 km

Panoramic view of Funchal

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Panoramic view over the Funchal district.

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7

2.38 km

Funchal–Monte Cable Car

Highlight • Structure

The cable car takes you quickly to the Monte district, about 500 m above sea level. During the trip you have a wonderful view of Funchal and the sea. You …

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2.43 km

View of Funchal Harbor

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view of the cruise ship

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3.13 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.71 km

1.18 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.12 km

122 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Comments

November 8, 2025,Madeira 🇵🇹 — Tag 13: Funchal, Monte
Madeira – Day 13: A leisurely afternoon in Monte, without any major hikes, but packed with impressions. You could easily lose yourself for hours in the Monte Palace Tropical Garden – among exotic plants, koi ponds, Japanese bridges, artistic azulejos tiles, and unexpected highlights like the miniature terracotta army or the impressive mineral collection. The garden is like a stroll …

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One of my definite must-visit destinations this vacation was the Monte Palace Park in Monte, above Funchal. On today's day off from hiking, I visited this wonderful park. Despite the high humidity, it's an impressive complex with a wonderful flora.
I'll also visit the Tropical Garden!

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Since our plan to take a wicker sleigh ride after the city tour was thwarted by too many cruise ship passengers, part of our group took a bus to Monte. There we visited the Tropical Garden. For a €15 entrance fee, you can see an interestingly designed park with a few small museums, buildings, and art in the style of …

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Definitely a matter of taste... I liked it... see for yourself.
The choice is difficult... Therefore unfortunately everything for you.


We missed the turn...that's why we didn't park in the official parking lot.
Admission 12:50 euros

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