{"id":1493,"date":"2025-02-27T16:41:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mat.travelblox.eu\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T11:12:09","slug":"le-jardin-botanique-de-funchal-point-de-depart-pour-des-randonnees-inoubliables-a-travers-les-paradis-naturels-de-madere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mat.travelblox.eu\/en\/le-jardin-botanique-de-funchal-point-de-depart-pour-des-randonnees-inoubliables-a-travers-les-paradis-naturels-de-madere\/","title":{"rendered":"The botanical garden of Funchal: the starting point for unforgettable hikes through Madeira."},"content":{"rendered":"
Madeira \u2013 a green jewel in the middle of the Atlantic, where nature reigns in all its splendor. Here, subtropical gardens meet dramatic mountain landscapes, and gentle coastal stretches sit alongside wild cliffs. Dreaming of experiencing all this diversity? Then a multi-day hike across the island<\/strong> is exactly what you need! While day trips often target only the most famous spots, the true soul of Madeira is revealed only by exploring it slowly on foot.<\/p>\n Our hike begins in the vibrant heart of the island: Funchal<\/strong>. From there, we embark on an unforgettable route that takes us to the mystical Fanal Forest<\/strong> with its unique laurisilva forest (a UNESCO World Heritage site). You'll pass through the Raba\u00e7al gorges, over the Encumeada Pass, to the majestic Pico Ruivo, the traditional Santana, and the coastal towns of Porto da Cruz and Machico. Each day reveals new landscapes and plant species that you won't find anywhere else in the world.<\/p>\n And where better to start a journey through Madeira's botanical diversity than in the famous botanical garden of Funchal<\/strong>? This garden is not only a paradise for plant lovers but also the perfect starting point for the hiking adventures to come.<\/p><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The botanical garden of Funchal majestically overlooks the city from a terrace. The journey itself is fun: with the cable car, you float above the rooftops of Funchal while enjoying breathtaking views of the bay. After about 15 minutes, you reach the Monte station<\/strong>, from where it's just a short walk to the entrance of the garden.<\/p>\n What awaits you there? Covering an area of about 8 hectares<\/strong>, you'll find over 2,500 species of exotic plants<\/strong> from all around the world. The garden is divided into different themed zones, each forming a little world of its own. In the endemic plants section, you can admire species that exist exclusively in Madeira \u2013 a perfect introduction to the natural treasures that await you on your hike across the island.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The botanical garden of Funchal \u2013 a heavenly prelude to your hike in Madeira.<\/h2> \t\t