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View over Funchal – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Monte

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View over Funchal – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Monte

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View over Funchal – Monte Palace Tropical Garden loop from Monte

00:58

2.90km

140m

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: August 18, 2025

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522 m

Flamingos at Poço dos Desejos Lagoon, Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful, graceful birds, but they make as much noise as 10 times as many.

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829 m

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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3

1.70 km

Panoramic view of Funchal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view over the Funchal district.

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1.90 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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2.50 km

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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6

2.50 km

Monte Toboggan Ride

Highlight • Structure

Anyone in Funchal should not miss this unique experience. The trip isn't cheap, but it's definitely worth it.

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7

2.59 km

Our Lady of Monte Church (Funchal)

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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2.69 km

Monte Municipal Park

Highlight • Forest

Free entry

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2.90 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.59 km

1.09 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

916 m

300 m

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