Monte Palace Gardens Madeira

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(9.3K) · Botanical garden in Funchal, Portugal
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Mar 12, 2025
Disappointed by lack of colour in the gardens beyond red paint in the Oriental area. Cafe by the entrance is closed, although the main cafe was nice enough. As I was looking forward to the gardens,…Full review by Michael_UK99
Mar 11, 2025
Very nice visit. Started at top car park and walked on circular route around gardens (downhill then uphill) Very nice plant areas plus water features and great views over Funchal. Self-service café …Full review by IMH1960
Mar 4, 2025
Wet morning in Funchal queuing for the cable cars, but when you get to the top don't bother going off to the Botanical Gardens on the other cable car. Instead, spend the time in this fabulous garden…Full review by Old-Yorkshireman2014

Questions & answers

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Is there an alternative way of getting to the gardens, other than cable car? Thank you
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To go to Monte Palace gardens the bus is 22 Babosas and a short (5 mins) walk. To go to the Botanical gardens the bus is 31/31A Jardim Botanico and drops you at the entrance.
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Visiting early July. What are the current prices for entrance and also for a cable car on the way up and a toboggan on the …
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Visiting early July. What are the current prices for entrance and also for a cable car on the way up and a toboggan on the way down?also are credit cards accepted for all of these? Thank you in advance.
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You can use your cards everywhere. The cable car was expensive, 2 ways, even more 1 way, but views are great. The palace was a our 12 euro and good value. Did not go on …
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You can use your cards everywhere. The cable car was expensive, 2 ways, even more 1 way, but views are great. The palace was a our 12 euro and good value. Did not go on toboggan.
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Do you have to book in advance or can you pay on arrival?
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Pay on arrival, very easy €12
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Is there a car park nearby?
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Hello Alison, yes near the exit of the cable car you can find a free park near the garden entrance.
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Who is the Garden suitable for? Is there minimum or maximum recommended age?
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The Garden is suitable for visitors of all ages. There are no age restrictions.
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