10 Gardens in Madeira That You Shouldn't Miss

December 31, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Breezy Madeira is an eponymous island in the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese archipelago. The capital city of Funchal was settled in the 15th century and is a colorful collection of gardens, religious sites, and quirky tourist attractions like the thatched-roof Madeira Story Centre. Hike to the summit of Pico Ruivo and you’ll feel like you’ve climbed through the clouds. Unwind over a glass of Madeira wine, an historic fortified beverage that’s musky and subtly sweet.
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1. Palheiro Gardens

Caminho Quinta do Palheiro 32, Funchal, Madeira 9060-255 Portugal +351 291 793 044 http://palheirogardens.com
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4.5 based on 1,165 reviews

Palheiro Gardens

The gardens at "Quinta do Palheiro" are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there but for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal, the capital of Madeira. Madeira has long been called the "Garden Isle" and it seems that almost anything will grow in its fertile soil.The Palheiro gardens are situated at about 500 meters above sea level and were started in 1801 by the original owner the Conde de Carvalhal. He introduced Camellias to the Island, hence our vast collection. The gardens, some 14 hectares (with about 650 species of plants),include the Camellia avenue, Main Garden, Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Long Border and the Ladies' Garden where you find the tea house. There is also the Ribeiro do Inferno, a deep valley with treeferns and indigenous plants.

Reviewed By MarleneB261 - Durham, United Kingdom

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, so many unusual plants and trees, colours and shapes of leaves, well worth a visit, Entrance fee 11 euros. Has a cafe but we didn’t use it, as our men had gone on ahead as they did not want to walk round. If you love gardens it is worth a visit

2. Monte Palace Madeira

Caminho do Monte 174, Funchal, Madeira 9050-288 Portugal +351 291 780 800 [email protected] http://www.montepalacemadeira.com
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4.5 based on 8,480 reviews

Monte Palace Madeira

Open to the public since 1991, the Monte Palace Madeira occupies an area of 70.000 square meters and houses a huge exotic plant's collection, coming from all over the world, together with swans,duck's and Koi fish. The Monte Palace Museum is an ideal exhibition space nestled within the beautiful surroundings of a tropical garden. There are three floors, two of which are dedicated to sculptures and the third houses a unique mineral collection gathered from the four corners of the world. Monte Palace Madeira, also includes one of the most important tile collections in Portugal. The tiles exhibited amidst the tropical vegetation represent several ages, coming from palaces, churches, chapels and private houses throughout the former Portuguese empire. We are open everyday except 25th of December. Our prices are: Adults - 12,50€ Children younger than 15 years old: Free Entrance as long as they are accompanied by adults. Check our new facebook page montepalacetropicalgarden

Reviewed By amdgriggs - Sheffield, United Kingdom

These are much more than just great tropical gardens: there are sculptures, great displays of tile-work, exhibitions (gem stones and Zimbabwean sculptures, when we were there), koi carp in profusion, a superb display of hundreds of orchids, a romantic Romeo and Juliet balcony and strand, waterfalls and fountains everywhere. A couple of cafes too. Absolutely excellent and really well worth a visit - just remember it’s a lon way above the town and often a fair bit cooler. Thoroughly recommended.

3. Quinta Vigia

Avenida Infante, Funchal, Madeira 9000-015 Portugal
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Quinta Vigia

Reviewed By janethW4741PH

This is the President's garden and is generally open on weekdays . It is attached to the Santa Catarinha park and entrance is 1 Euro (bargain) Immaculately kept(well done to the gardeners) and full of interest with lovely views over the port . Not keen on the caged birds,macaws and peacocks which looked sad and bored and needed bigger cages and enrichment or even freedom but the gardens themselves were lovely

4. Municipal Gardens

Rua Ivens, Funchal, Madeira 9000-046 Portugal +351 291 231 501 http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb/explore/detalhe/funchal-municipal-garden
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Municipal Gardens

Reviewed By cherryJersey

Well maintained and peaceful despite the amount of use this park gets. Peaceful and relaxing despite being only minutes from the centre of Funchal.

5. Quinta da Junta Garden

Santo Antonio da Serra, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal http://www.visitmadeira.pt/pt-pt/explorar/detalhe/jardim-da-quinta-da-junta
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Quinta da Junta Garden

6. The British Cemetery

Rua Carreira, Funchal, Madeira 9000-042 Portugal http://www.holytrinitychurchmadeira.com
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The British Cemetery

Reviewed By fionad209

We visited here as part of a History Tellers tour, having never made it there on our own, had a lovely wander thro with the guide telling us the history of it and pointing out some notable graves such as god daughter of Queen Victoria and quite a lot of the Blandy family. After that we went back a couple more times to find the Commonwealth War Graves from WW1.. The Cemetery is a hidden gem of a garden, peaceful and tranquil away from the busy areas of Funchal and should be visited for that reason alone. Point to note it's closed on Saturday/Sunday & Public Holidays...

7. Madeira Botanical Garden

Caminho do Meio Bom Sucesso, Funchal, Madeira 9064-512 Portugal +351 291 771 310 [email protected] http://ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/quintas-e-jardins/jardin-botanico-da-madeira-eng-rui-vieira.html
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Madeira Botanical Garden

A visit to the Botanical gardens provides visitors with the names and origins of the splendid variety of exotic flowers, vegetables, herbs and other useful plants found on Madeira.

Reviewed By piotrm566

this is a very nice garden with plenty of colorful flowers and exotic trees and bushes, very nice and relaxing walk with panoramic view of Funchal, as the garden is located up on a mountain/hill

8. Pregetter's Orchid Garden

Rua Pita Silva 37, Funchal, Madeira 9060-240 Portugal +351 915 883 264 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Jardim.Orquidea/
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Pregetter's Orchid Garden

Due the fires in Funchal the garden is closed in the moment.

9. Quinta da Boa Vista Orchid Garden

Rua do Lombo da Boavista 19A, Funchal, Madeira 9060-173 Portugal +351 291 220 468
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Quinta da Boa Vista Orchid Garden

Reviewed By Jamesh64 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

We were staying in an apartment very near in Rua da Rochinha and walked over to this lovely orchid nursery one morning. The Estate sits on a hillside and you see signposts leading you to the gates. Before you visit its best to know that this is a proper orchid farm not some Disney type garden. You will see many types of orchid growing in old fashioned terracotta flowerpots and enjoy the fragrance of some and the vibrant colours. The admission charge is very small and if you have any questions the people here will explain how to grow them and how to get them to flower again. We spent quite some time amongst the orchids, there was no hurry and we took so many photographs of orchids in bloom. There’s a small table with plants and cards for sale. We strolled through the orchids and then came upon a very unusual climbing “Jade Vine “in flower hanging from the roof. We met Patrick Garton, the owner who was so enthusiastic about his orchids and told us about how he grows the long trailing tillandsia airplant that drapes either side of the staircase. He was so knowledgeable, Kew trained and a lifetime of plant experience behind him. It was time to sit down and we sat on a rustic wooden balcony overlooking Funchal and had tea and home baked cakes, one chocolate and the other apple and cinnamon, both served with a passion fruit cream. We sat in the shade of a big tree for a couple of hours and felt like we were in a different era. We enjoyed our visit so much we returned the following week for more tea and cake.

10. Jardim Panoramico

Estrada Monumental, Funchal, Madeira 9000-108 Portugal +351 291 231 502 [email protected] http://www.cm-funchal.pt/ambiente/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=204:jardim-panoramico&catid=104:lista-de-parques-quintas-e-jardins-municipais&Itemid=273
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Jardim Panoramico

Reviewed By hetty89 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Pleasant hour spent walking around this little park and at the bottom you can walk along by the Lido. Nicely planted out and maintained and lots of things for little ones...crazy golf, play area etc. Little bar inside the park and toilets as well.

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