Gardens and Nature of Madeira Island
Madeira’s volcanic terrain supports a diverse range of botanical environments, from the high-altitude Monte Palace Tropical Garden to the arid, rocky landscape of the Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula. The island's network of levadas leads to dramatic waterfalls like the 100-meter Risco and the multi-streamed 25 Fontes. Urban green spaces in Funchal, such as Santa Catarina Park and the Municipal Garden, showcase endemic flora alongside exotic species introduced during Madeira's history as a maritime crossroads.
A Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Volcanic peninsula and protected nature reserve with hiking trails, unique flora and fauna, and panoramic coastal views.
B 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…
C Botanical Gardens Madeira
One of the most visited parks in Funchal provides a great view of the city.
D Véu da Noiva
Coastal waterfall on the northern shore that plunges from a high cliff directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
E 25 Fontes Falls
The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island.
F Santa Catarina Park
Public park in Funchal overlooking the harbor, containing a large lake, exotic flora, and the 15th-century Santa Catarina Chapel.
G Parque das Queimadas
Forest park in Santana characterized by Laurissilva vegetation and traditional thatched-roof cottages. It serves as the trailhead for the Levada do Caldeirão Verde.
H Waterfall
Waterfall located on the old ER101 road near Ponta do Sol, known for cascading directly onto the pavement where vehicles can pass through the spray.
Garganta Funda
One of Madeira's highest waterfalls, dropping 140 meters into a deep canyon near the cliffs of Ponta do Pargo at the western tip of the island.
J Quinta Vigia Gardens
The official residence of the President of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. A part of the gardens are open to the public.
K Risco
A 100-meter high vertical waterfall in the Rabaçal valley, accessible via a dedicated levada walking trail starting from the Paul da Serra plateau.
L 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…
M Jardim Municipal do Funchal
Central Funchal park featuring a diverse collection of international flora, a swan pond, and an amphitheater on the site of the former Convent of São Francisco.
N 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.
O Agua D'alto
High waterfall near Faial that descends a sheer rock face, reachable through a short trail that follows a local levada.
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