Although we had a half hour wait to board ( avoid when cruise ships have just docked) it was well... read more
Although we had a half hour wait to board ( avoid when cruise ships have just docked) it was well... read more
I'm not mad keen on cable car heights but the views are quite something. It's easy to buy a return... read more
Although we had a half hour wait to board ( avoid when cruise ships have just docked) it was well worth the queue. The views are stunning. It is so quiet and gentle. At the top are the magnificent gardens, and cafes with great views over Funchal. 18 euros each for a return…
I'm not mad keen on cable car heights but the views are quite something. It's easy to buy a return but you can travel up to Monte & come back by getting a road Taboggan - a century old system of wicker sedan type chairs that are pushed in a somewhat hair raising way downhill by…
It is a wonderful experience heading up to Monte on the cable car but the combo ticket for the two different cable cars and entrance to the botanical gardens was 31 euros each. It is lovely but not sure it’s worth it!
This is probably the fastest and most efficient way to get to Monte with its church and Monte Palace gardens (highly recommend) and Boyanocal Garden, however those limited in finances and not so limited in time may choose to go by bus (did not try it but it is also an option!).
The cable car ride up to monty is an attraction in itself the queues were long to get onto the Cable cars. The views were breath taking it didnt matter which way you faced,it was well worth waiting in long queues. Nice clean cable cars which fitted 6 to 8 people, it takes about…