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Botanical Gardens Madeira

Caminho do Meio- Bom Sucesso, Funchal, Madeira 9050-244, Portugal
291 21 12 00
Ranked #9 of 38 attractions in Funchal
4.0 of 5 stars 242 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Traveller Description: Take a worthwhile trip to the Botanic Gardens in Funchal on the island of Madeira.  Why is it worth seeing?  The gardens are very walkable and don't... more »
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Dublin
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Flowers and trees from all corners of the world. It's relay a Botânical Garden - Only in the beautifull Madeira Island - The flower paradise More

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Lugano
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Nice botanical gardens although already a bit too late to see lot of blooming flowers. We took the trip with the cable car to the Monte and the walked along the Levadas back to the Gardens. The walk was 7km long and the last bit was very steep. The rest of the walk was very pleasant along the water channels.... More

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Malvern, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Well kept formal gardens with a wide variety of sub-tropical and desert plants. Spectacular elevated position overlooking Funchal. Can get very busy with tourists particularly when cruise ships are visiting. Cafe facilities are overstretched. More

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Essex
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Wonderful setting with great flowers & plants, there's a good quality snack bar in the grounds too More

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Oslo
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This garden is just so beautiful. However the signs on the trees and plants are so old and difficult tonread. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I was rather disappointed by this visit as I had expected more in terms of a riot of colour - the same very colourful area is shown on every promotional item. There is a wonderful display of cacti and succulents - in my youth I collected these but never had any so big - they were enormous specimens. The collection... More

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Hertfordshire, UK
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64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The planting is bold and colourful. There's a big orchid house (although none in flower at the time of our visit in March - the Flower Festival in Funchal town made up for that!) and the grounds are well cared for. The views down over Funchal to the port and the sea are terrific. There's a cafe in the gardens... More

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kidderminster
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

If you go to see any of the wonderful gardens in and around Funchal, don't miss this one. Also don't miss the very many trails that it includes. You will find exotic plants and trees in profusion. Don't miss the oppportunity of a great view from the terrace cafe of Funchal. Well worth the bus fare. More

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Ryazan, Russia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Find a time and enjoy flowers and tropical birds in magic garden with nice view of Funchal.It must to visit! More

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Brentwood, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

You will need sat nav to find this by car but worth the trip when you get there and good value for money. Don't expect Kew gardens standards. Plant maintenance is good and interesting. Labelling is poor and faded and the aviary very poorly maintained. The 'museum' is musty and uninteresting. More

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