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Location: Funchal, Madeira
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Originally Posted by luckybluesman
I would like to add the Monte Palace Gardens by cable car. You can also take a sled part way back. The cable car is easy to reach from the port (a longish walk or short cab ride) and you should plan on at least an hour in the gardens, although the more time the better. Lots of shade on a hot day so why not take a picnic. Strong legs are recommended.
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Hi Lee, 
I'm happy you mentioned the Monte Palace Gardens.  A beautiful place!
In case anybody is interested: it's open everyday from 9.30am till 6pm, entrance fee is 10 euros. You can have a look here Tropical Garden Tourist Attraction | Monte Palace - Madeira Island
Also good that you mentioned the Cable Car and the Toboggan Ride, very popular with cruise visitors in particular and all visitors in general. Take a virtual ride here Madeira Cablecar
For those who don't know: the Cable Car station takes you on a 15 minute breathtaking ride up to the suburb of Monte. It's open from 9.30am till 5.45pm. One way 10 euros, roundtrip 14.50 euros.
The Toboggan ride is taken in a two seat wicker sledge. It's steered by two experienced men, who take you safely down. It starts in Monte and goes 2km to Livramento, through cobblestone streets. Charge, 12.50 euros per person. It's open Monday to Saturday from 9am till 6pm, Sundays from 9am till 1pm. |