Levada dos Tornos – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Funchal

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Levada dos Tornos – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Funchal

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Levada dos Tornos – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Funchal

04:54

13.8km

770m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.8 km for 234 m

Customers only

After 11.6 km for 160 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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708 m

Jardim da Praça de Tenerife

Forest

8.21 km

Levada dos Tornos

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Beautiful levada on the upper outskirts of Funchal. Not very busy, great nature along the way and impressive views.

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8.59 km

View of Funchal with Monte Cable Car

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Great views down to Funchal

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9.14 km

Serpentine Path from Monte to Levada dos Tornos

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Very nice hiking trail from Monte to Levada dos Tornos

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10.3 km

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 should definitely afford the ride down on one of the wooden sledges, an unforgettable experience.

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10.3 km

View of Funchal Harbor

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view of the cruise ship

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10.9 km

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

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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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11.3 km

View of Funchal

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Funchal is the capital of the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The city, surrounded by hills, is known for its port, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, also known as the Sé Cathedral, has Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements and is characterized by its carved wooden ceiling. In front of the harbor stands the fortress of Sao Tiago, built in the 17th century. Today it houses the Museum of Contemporary Art with an extensive collection of Portuguese works of art

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Funchal is the capital of the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The city, surrounded by hills, is known for its port, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, also known as the Sé Cathedral, has Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements and is characterized by its carved wooden ceiling. In front of the port stands the fortress of Sao Tiago, built in the 17th century. Today it houses the Museum of Contemporary Art with an extensive collection of Portuguese works of art.

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12.1 km

Carreiros do Monte Toboggan Arrival Point

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This is where the sleigh ride ends. As a souvenir, you can buy a picture taken of each sleigh for an exorbitant price. Afterwards, you can walk further down the mountain back to Funchal or take a taxi back up for a lot of money.

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