Trails · 200 m above the sea
Jardim Botânico da Madeira
2,000+ plant species terraced into a hillside, plus a parrot park and views
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The place
Funchal's Botanical Garden occupies a former quinta on the slopes above the city, terraced between roughly 150 and 300m, with a collection of over 2,000 species — succulents, orchids, a topiary garden viewed from above — plus a small natural history museum and a parrot park that's popular with kids. The view over Funchal's rooftops and bay from the upper terraces is worth the visit on its own on a clear day.
When to come
Any dry morning; open all year with no seasonal closures
Worth knowing
- €7.50 adults, includes Parrot Park and Natural History Museum
- Open daily 9:00-18:00, every day of the year
- Reachable by its own cable car from Monte, or buses 20/21/22/48
- Located in the Santa Maria Maior parish above the city