Hotels near Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station

Explore the great outdoors at Monte Palace Gardens, a lovely green space in Monte. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit 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 a little more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.

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.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Town Square – just one of the monuments in central Funchal. 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.

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

Catch an event at Madeira Stadium during your trip to Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.