Hotels near Monte Palace Gardens

You can take time to visit Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station during your travels to Monte. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Town Square— just one of the monuments in central Sé. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Funchal Farmers Market in Old Town Funchal and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida do Mar, La Vie Shopping Center, and Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center.

You can find out about the history of Monte with a visit to Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Explore the great outdoors at Pregetter's Orchid Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Maria Maior. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in this relaxing area.