Madeira Botanical Garden

Name: Madeira Botanical Garden
Address: Caminho do Meio Bom Sucesso, Funchal, Funchal, PT
Telephone: 351291145590

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About

Madeira Botanical Garden in Funchal is a hillside garden of subtropical and native plants at Quinta do Bom Sucesso, above Ribeira João Gomes.

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Why go

Plants from every continent alongside about 200 indigenous species.
Madeira cranesbill, honey spurge and rare Madeira knapweed.
Around 300 exotic birds, including macaws, cockatoos, parrots and lories.
A three-room Natural History Museum in the former manor house.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:00Show all

Monday09:00 – 18:00

Tuesday09:00 – 18:00

Wednesday09:00 – 18:00

Thursday09:00 – 18:00

Friday09:00 – 18:00

Saturday09:00 – 18:00

Sunday09:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

Northern arboretumExplore the tree collection in the north.North of the garden
Succulent collectionLook for cacti and euphorbias.Centre-east of the garden
Agro-industrial plantsExplore the crop collection.Centre of the garden
Palm collectionFind the palms.South of the garden

What you see Best time to visit

What you see

The hillside gardens overlook Funchal.

Best time to visit

The garden is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.

Photo spots

Clipped-bush patternsPhotograph the clipped bushes arranged in colourful, intricate patterns.Choreographed gardens

Shorts

History

The garden grounds were formerly part of an estate owned by William Reid’s family.

17th c.The idea of a botanical garden on Madeira dates back to the 17th century.
1798A proposal called for a plant nursery and agricultural oversight on Madeira.
19th c.Visiting scientists and botanists argued for a botanical garden on the island.
1950A nature-conservation conference in Funchal helped advance the garden plan.
1960Engineer Rui Vieira founded the garden, which opened on 30 April.

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2009The garden was named Jardim Botânico da Madeira – Eng.º Rui Vieira in honour of its first director.

How to get there

BusHorários do Funchal buses 29, 30, 31 and 31A serve the garden.
Cable carThe garden cable car reaches the garden from Largo das Babosas in Monte.
CarThe garden is at Caminho do Meio, Bom Sucesso; you can reach it by car or taxi.
On footThe main entrance is beside the house. The entrance by the garden cable-car station leads to the gardens and arboretum.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access Paths frequently include stairs and are not equipped for wheelchair use.
Getting around with limited mobility Steep terrain can make visits difficult for people with limited mobility.

Sources: Madeira Botanical Garden - Wikipedia · Funchal - Wikivoyage (see) · Jardim Botânico da Madeira / Eng.º Rui Vieira · INFORMAÇÃO AO VISITANTE · Botanischer Garten (Funchal) - Wikipedia · Jardim Botânico da Madeira - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

Caminho do Meio Bom Sucesso, Funchal

Website: ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/quintas-e-jardins/jar…
Phone: 351291145590

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Are dogs allowed at Madeira Botanical Garden?

Pets are prohibited, except guide dogs accompanying blind visitors.

Can I bring a bicycle or play ball games at Madeira Botanical Garden?

Bicycles and ball games are prohibited.

Can children visit Madeira Botanical Garden?

Children must remain accompanied by an adult.

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