CULTURE AND LEISURE
Discover the natural beauty of Madeira's Parks, with hiking trails, breathtaking views and a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
![madeira themed park in santana with four traditional santana houses with a women wearing traditional clothes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_68078444b6b8461cb75d2ff7e4b6fb67~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_78,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_68078444b6b8461cb75d2ff7e4b6fb67~mv2.jpg)
Madeira Theme Park (Santana)
A park that offers the opportunity to discover the traditions and history of Madeira. (Admission up to €10)
Madeira Botanical Garden (Funchal)
An impressive garden with a wide collection of endemic and exotic plants.
(Admission up to €7.50)
![madeira botanical garden with flowers of different colours with funchal in sight](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_af476603239248b9a33eef6901794ebd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_103,h_138,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_af476603239248b9a33eef6901794ebd~mv2.jpg)
![palheiro gardens in funchal where different flowers are seen and big trees as well, it is near a popular place for golf](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_138650134f0c47138785a3b719970eb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_67,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_138650134f0c47138785a3b719970eb3~mv2.jpg)
Palheiro Gardens (Funchal)
A private garden with a vast collection of exotic plants, lakes and a golf course.
(Admission up to €10)
Santa Catarina Park (Funchal)
A park popular with locals, with a lake, playground and lots of green areas.
![santa catarina park with a lagoon / lake on the park and funchal mountains in the back](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_8574afaee8684535a2ded2c0c20f4637~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_103,h_138,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_8574afaee8684535a2ded2c0c20f4637~mv2.jpg)
![an old man sitting watching another old man walking by in a typical routine of portuguese elderly in funchal garden](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_ca235fc67a444720804da0f2aa37ad67~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_ca235fc67a444720804da0f2aa37ad67~mv2.jpg)
Municipal Garden of Funchal
A small public garden in the center of Funchal, with a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Funchal)
A botanical garden with stunning views over Funchal, full of tropical plants and sculptures.
(Admission up to €12.50)
![a big lagoon in monte palace garden where you see people watching it and seeing its flowers and famous trees in funchal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_e7bac19778fd4cc58f6274beb4f6b7a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_123,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_e7bac19778fd4cc58f6274beb4f6b7a1~mv2.jpg)
![a sight of the funchal echological park](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_e7f5eacefa5c4f58808e1ae067203979~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_e7f5eacefa5c4f58808e1ae067203979~mv2.jpg)
Funchal Ecological Park
A park with a wide variety of plants and animals, including exotic birds and fish.
Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
A natural park with an impressive variety of fauna and flora, hiking trails and panoramic views.
(Admission up to €1)
![artificial ponds where fishes are being raised in ribeiro frio in madeira island](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_7fecce157a3c4ae9a23968c245b71ec0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_123,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_7fecce157a3c4ae9a23968c245b71ec0~mv2.jpg)
![a traditional small garden in são jorge madeira island](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_bd5812e5c795493b9d553438be53fd7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_bd5812e5c795493b9d553438be53fd7d~mv2.jpg)
Garden of Quinta do Arco (Sao Jorge)
A private garden with a wide variety of plants and flowers, and a beautiful pond.
(Admission up to €5)
Quinta Magnolia Gardens (Funchal)
A public garden with a wide variety of plants and flowers, and several spaces for tennis and padel.
![beautiful quinta magnolia gardens](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_67ff32471de345ee9d35026ed639a060~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_123,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_67ff32471de345ee9d35026ed639a060~mv2.jpg)
![funchal garden with a huge pilar in the middle](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_450ed4bb0d334d79894938efb72ec3cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_450ed4bb0d334d79894938efb72ec3cf~mv2.jpg)
Gardens of Santa Luzia (Funchal)
Public gardens located in the historic center of Funchal, with stunning views over the city and the sea, and a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Quinta Vigia (Funchal)
A historic villa that serves as the official residence of the President of the Regional Government of Madeira, with a charming garden and panoramic views over Funchal and the sea.
![best garden in funchal to look into funchal cruises](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_34bb5c9acad84b4295f17ed9b6f16cc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_123,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_34bb5c9acad84b4295f17ed9b6f16cc7~mv2.jpg)
![monte municipal gardens with an old bridge in the middle of it](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_0a0390db9c024ddda09ec889d3c58f11~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_0a0390db9c024ddda09ec889d3c58f11~mv2.jpg)
Monte Municipal Garden
A public garden with a wide variety of plants and flowers, located in Monte, with panoramic views over Funchal and a small lake.
Prazeres Pedagogical Farm
An educational farm with a wide variety of animals and plants, where visitors can learn about traditional agriculture in Madeira.
(Admission up to €1)
![Prazeres.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_25789164df0942908af67c2e644fdee9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_123,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_25789164df0942908af67c2e644fdee9~mv2.jpg)
![birds park in campanário madeira island](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b87d9_be85b6c287964f58b80d280badf88bff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_121,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/8b87d9_be85b6c287964f58b80d280badf88bff~mv2.jpg)
Ilha das Aves (Campanário)
A reserve located on the south coast of Madeira, which is home to a wide variety of birds.
(Admission up to €10.50)
Note: Entry cost per person.