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Madeira Botanical Garden

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Madeira Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate …

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Mar 6, 2025
After a fairly long downhill walk from the top of the first cable car we took the next cable car to the gardens. A lack of signage meant we didn’t really know where we were or where to go. Some …Full review by molly W
Feb 18, 2025
What a glorious and magical place. Very good amenities. Accessed via the cable car, hop on/hop off bus or local bus. Monte is also a very interesting area with some very nice eateries. Fabulou…Full review by 14NGC
Feb 17, 2025
Some nice plants for the time of year. Paths make for difficult walking, and not disabled friendly. Witnessed an elderly lady with a small walker, she couldn’t possibly wheel it across the paths du…Full review by bb55UK
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Facts

Located:Santa Maria Maior
Area:8 hectares (20 acres)
Opened:1960
Visitors:more than 345000 thousand per year
Type:Botanical

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Is there a bus that runs near Hotel Girasol to the botanical gardens?
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We went by bus from the outskirts of town. There is good bus service, try one to Monte
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Est ce autorisé aux chiens ?
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The entry of domestic animals is prohibited, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying blind people;
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Answer by Clive W · Oct 8, 2023
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How much does it cost to get the bus to the botanical Gardens from the port
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No 19 bus less than €2
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Hello, I’ve read on another persons answer, that you need to be careful no to mix up the botanical gardens and the tropical …
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Hello, I’ve read on another persons answer, that you need to be careful no to mix up the botanical gardens and the tropical gardens. Are these in the same place or completely different locations? Thank you
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Yes they are two different places. The tropical gardens are at the top of the cable car from the town. The botanical gardens are accessed from a second cable car once you reach the …
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Yes they are two different places. The tropical gardens are at the top of the cable car from the town. The botanical gardens are accessed from a second cable car once you reach the top of the first one
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Are the Gardens open in January? Thank you
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Thank you :)
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