The island of Madeira is known for its lush, tropical green spaces.
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A garden suspended in the ocean
Given the archipelago's subtropical climate, Madeira's parks and gardens boast a surprisingly lively and diverse flora, with flowers, plants and trees from all over the world.
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North Coast
In the parish of Arco de São Jorge, in Santana, there is a rose garden that is unique in Europe and the world, with over 1700 different species of roses.
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Quinta do Arco in São Jorge
At Quinta do Arco in São Jorge you have the opportunity to visit one of the most exceptional rose gardens in the world where very rare species can be found
Madeira's gardens offer visitors a truly unforgettable spectacle of colours, aromas and life. It is no coincidence that this archipelago is often described as a garden suspended in the ocean. In fact, the exuberance of Nature blooms in every corner.
South Coast
In Madeira, Nature thrives, even in cities. Take a tour of Funchal's beautiful gardens and be dazzled by the lush green vegetation and vibrant, colourful flowers.
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Madeira Botanical Garden
The Madeira Botanical Garden, created in 1960, houses a varied collection of botanical species from all over the world, some of which are endangered.
Located in the Lido area, the Ajuda Gardens have an extensive green area with several botanical species and several facilities for children and sports.
Occupying a site that once housed a sugar factory, the Santa Luzia Gardens, at Funchal, have an area of 13,600 m², housing five different landscaped areas.
Located in the city centre, Funchal Municipal Garden displays a diverse flora from Madeira and from all corners of the world, including a leisure area.
The Quinta das Cruzes Garden, displays a diverse flora with endemic and exotic species, as well as a historical and architectural heritage of great value.
Built in the first half of the 19th century, the Quinta Magnólia Garden is a green space of great elegance, with several leisure areas. With 35,000 m².
The Monte Palace Tropical Gardens has a vast collection of exotic plant species. Alongside its fauna, the works of art add even more beauty to this space.
Municipal Park of the Mount is the region's municipal garden located at a higher altitude. With an area of 26,000 m², it has an exotic and indigenous flora
The privileged subtropical climate of this Autonomous Region is an essential condition for the development of a very diverse and exotic flora. For this reason, Madeira's gardens allow visitors to contemplate trees, plants and flowers from all continents of the world.
East Coast
In the parish of Santo da Serra, there is a late 19th-century estate that is home to a large garden with indigenous and exotic plant species.
Santo António da Serra
Quinta do Santo António da Serra
Quinta do Santo António da Serra is a must. With a diverse flora, which combines exotic and indigenous species, and multiple leisure spaces.
Some of these tropical and subtropical species were brought to the island in the 18th and 19th centuries by British traders who chose the parishes of Monte, Camacha, Santo da Serra and Jardim da Serra to build their estates. Some of Madeira's best-known and unique gardens are located on estates with a romantic atmosphere, featuring century-old trees, vivid flowers and ponds.
A visit to the archipelago cannot, therefore, do without visiting some of the parks, farms and green spaces spread throughout the territory. Take some time to enjoy the unique beauty of Madeira's gardens.
Porto Santo
The island of Porto Santo also has lush, manicured gardens with a remarkably diverse fauna and flora.
Vila Baleira
Quinta das Palmeiras
Quinta das Palmeiras is a mini zoo and mini botanical garden set in one of Porto Santo's arid areas, with various species of plants and animals.
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