Guide · Portugal

Madeira Highlands and Gardens

Madeira Highlands and Gardens links a compact sequence of named visitor places so each day remains geographically understandable without adding filler stops.

4 days7 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

High viewpoints

Madeira highlands

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    Pico do Arieiro

    Pico do Arieiro focuses attention on a recognisable part of Portugal’s built and cultural heritage in Madeira. At Pico do Arieiro, focus on surviving fabric, principal public spaces and the relationship with its setting, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Cabo Girão

    Cabo Girão focuses attention on coastal or volcanic landforms and the relationship between land and sea in Câmara de Lobos. At Cabo Girão, focus on rock formations, water features and broad viewpoints, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Botanical gardens

Funchal

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    Monte Palace Tropical Garden

    Monte Palace Tropical Garden focuses attention on palatial architecture, interiors and designed grounds in Funchal. At Monte Palace Tropical Garden, focus on state rooms or façades, courtyards and garden settings, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Madeira Botanical Garden

    Madeira Botanical Garden focuses attention on designed planting, paths and landscape composition in Funchal. At Madeira Botanical Garden, focus on plant collections, water or garden structures and framed views, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Laurel forest and volcanic pools

North and west Madeira

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    Laurisilva of Madeira

    Laurisilva of Madeira focuses attention on protected landscapes, habitats and characteristic scenery in Madeira. At Laurisilva of Madeira, focus on landforms, vegetation and designated viewpoints or paths, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Porto Moniz Natural Pools

    Porto Moniz Natural Pools focuses attention on coastal or volcanic landforms and the relationship between land and sea in Porto Moniz. At Porto Moniz Natural Pools, focus on rock formations, water features and broad viewpoints, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Eastern peninsula

Ponta de São Lourenço

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    Ponta de São Lourenço

    Ponta de São Lourenço focuses attention on coastal or volcanic landforms and the relationship between land and sea in Caniçal. At Ponta de São Lourenço, focus on rock formations, water features and broad viewpoints, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information