On the southern coast, island capital Funchal garners the best of Madeira's gardens, not least Madeira Botanical Gardens, which can be reached by a scenic cable car ride from Monte. Nearby is Palheiro ...
Most tours depart from Funchal’s marina in the morning and ... Bus 29 and 31 go to the Botanical Garden while 20 and 22 covers Monte Palace. Bananas of every shape and size, passion fruit ...