This garden is worth a visit every time. It’s a tropical plants’ Paradise with origins from the 17th Century, and a totally calm and harmonious place to stroll any time of the day.
Monte is situated high up in the hills, overlooking Funchal. The paths wind through the green hills and the soothing sound of water is everywhere. Even if the views are great from the streets, the view from the church, Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte, is worth walking all those steps.
I hope you enjoyed the walk as much as I did! Going down again? There’s an optional ride from olden days to take…
…expensive, but a must try once you are here. The wicker and wooden sledges started transporting people from Monte to Funchal in the 19th century. I guarantee you will be in safe hands sliding down the cobbled streets.
Leya 
Lovely! I enjoyed the walk immensely. 😊
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what a marvellous place-another one I missed because I knew I wouldn’t be able to get around. but what stunning views and a fantastic way to get back on the wicker chair!
Yes! And nice gentlemen ”drivers”
Sounds like a lot of fun, that descent
What a beautiful place and those basket chairs look as though they could’ve been from the 19th century
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That looks beautiful! I especially love the Japanese temple in photo 8 😃
Thanks – the walk wastruly refreshing and beautiful!
Those lush greens…! truly a natural haven.
Thank you – yes!
It feels so long since I was there, but you’ve brought back the magic, Ann-Christine xx
Thank you, Jo – love that place! Glad you remembered!
Stunning spot
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Looks like a lovely place to visit and stroll.
Thank you – it was!