Jardins et parcs à Funchal

Madeira's Gardens and Parks

Funchal's unique microclimate sustains a diverse range of flora, from indigenous Macaronesian species to exotic tropical plants. This collection highlights the Monte Palace Tropical Garden with its integrated tile art and the Madeira Botanical Garden, home to over 2,000 species. Visitors can explore specialized collections like the Pregetter's Orchid Garden, historic estates like Quinta das Cruzes, and centrally located green spaces such as the Jardim Municipal, which features trees from across the globe.

Madeira's Gardens and Parks — Carte

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Monte Palace Tropical Garden

One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. Surrounding the Monte Palace, a former hotel, it contains an abundant collection…

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Botanical Gardens Madeira

One of the most visited parks in Funchal provides a great view of the city.

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Pregetter's Orchid Garden

This family-run orchid garden with a long tradition used to exhibit more than 50,000 plants that constituted a jungle.

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Emperor's Gardens

Charles I or Karl I was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, King of Croatia, King of Bohemia, and the last of the monarchs belonging to…

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Jardim Municipal do Funchal

Central park featuring flora from around the world, including species from Australia and South Africa. It includes a pond with swans and ducks and frequently hosts local cultural events.

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Quinta das Cruzes

Surrounding a historic manor house, this garden features an archaeological park with Manueline stone carvings, a collection of orchids, and century-old trees.

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Jardim Almirante Reis

Located near the Funchal-Monte cable car base, this public park features contemporary sculptures and open recreational spaces in the historic Old Town.

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Jardim da Madalena

Public green space located in the Santo António parish.

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Jardim Miradouro da Achada

Small landscaped area serving as a viewpoint with panoramas over the Funchal bay and the surrounding mountains.

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Succulent Plants

A specialized section of the Madeira Botanical Garden showcasing a diverse collection of cacti and desert flora from various continents.

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Choreographed Gardens

A famous section of the Madeira Botanical Garden featuring meticulously arranged geometric patterns created with colorful seasonal plants.

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Jardim do Miradouro Vila Guida

Quiet terraced garden and viewpoint offering vistas of the Funchal port and the city’s eastern coastline.

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Jardim da Boa Nova

Public garden in the Boa Nova district featuring native plants and views of the Atlantic.

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Orchids

Specialized greenhouse within the Monte Palace grounds housing a delicate collection of orchids and exotic flowers.