Monte & Botanical Gardens

Canico Trip Overview

After the pick up in your hotel, the journey leads to Monte, a welcoming place where you can find stunning views and visit Nossa Senhora do Monte church, a building from de XVIII century and the most important place of pilgrimage in Madeira. You also have the possibility to down the street by our renowned attraction, the Tobbogan Ride at the basket cars.

The tour proceeds to the Botanical Garden, one of the most pleasant gardens in the region, with splendid views overlooking the city of Funchal which covers an area of 80,000 m², is home to a collection of a wide variety of plants and has a Museum of Natural History.

Entrance fee included!

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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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After the pick up in your hotel, the journey leads to Monte, a welcoming place where you can find stunning views and visit Nossa Senhora do Monte church, a building from de XVIII century and the most important place of pilgrimage in Madeira. You also have the possibility to down the street by our renowned attraction, the Tobbogan Ride at the basket cars.

The tour proceeds to the Botanical Garden, one of the most pleasant gardens in the region, with splendid views overlooking the city of Funchal which covers an area of 80,000 m², is home to a collection of a wide variety of plants and has a Museum of Natural History.

Entrance fee included!

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Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Rampa da Sacristia 1, Funchal, Madeira 9050-208 Portugal

Perched up in the hills, overlooking Funchal, this parish if famous for it’s church, gardens and basket tobogan ride. The Austrian Emperor Charles I found exile here during the First World War. He was later buried in the famouse pilgrimage churce “Nossa Senhora do Monte”.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Madeira Botanical Garden, Caminho do Meio Bom Sucesso, Funchal, Madeira 9064-512 Portugal

The climate conditions here, are much in favour of exuberant vegetation. With 35 square kilometers, these gardens are full of harmonious forms, contrasting colours and more than 2000 exotic plantes. Besides being a beautifull place of leisure with its magnificent views over the bay of Funchal, it also serves as a Science and Culture Centre.

Duration: 1 hour



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