The Jardim Tropical is a beautiful botanical garden founded in 1987 by businessman and art patron José Berardo.
On an area of 7 hectares you will find typical Madeiran flora as well as plants from other parts of the world. The Jardim Tropical spreads around the Monte Palace high in the hills above Funchal, with a beautiful view of the whole city and the ocean.
In the gardens you can enjoy colourful flowers, alien trees and ponds with black swans.
Admission and opening hours
The gardens are open daily from 9:30-18:00.
Tickets cost 15 eur. Children under 15 years old are free.
Official website: montepalace.com.
Cable car
The journey to the gardens itself can be made more enjoyable by taking the cable car directly from Funchal, which becomes an experience in itself.
Return fares cost 18 eur, one-way 12,50 eur (the journey can also be made by public transport bus line 22).
For more information visit the cable car website: madeiracablecar.com
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