Madeira Quintas, Parks and Gardens

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Quinta Parks and Gardens in Madeira
Madeira is often described as the floating garden for a very good reason. The Island is covered in beautiful flowers year round. Flip through the following tabs to see what makes each Madeira garden unique.
Monte Palace GardenMonte MunicipalQuinta PalmeiraBotanical GardensPalheiro Gardens
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  Monte Palace Tropical Gardens is located on the grounds of the Quinta Monte Palace and grows over 100,000 species of plants. These gardens were created by the JosÃ© Berardo Foundation.
  
  The garden has many different floral focuses including native Madeiran plants, cycads, orchids oriental gardens and decorated koi ponds. The gardens also house a rare collection of ceramic tiles. Visitors will also have the pleasure of viewing the garden art ranging from Portuguese stone arches to the bust of Emperor Adrian. One can easily spend a day wondering around this beautiful palace.
  
  For more information: www.montepalace.com
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  Monte Municipal Gardens are also known as Leite Monteiro Park, covers an area of over 26,000 meters squared and is at an altitude of 550m.
  
  The park has a stream with a small waterfall in addition to the numerous exotic plants.
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  The Palmeria Estate, covering 30,000 square meters, is considered one of the most luxurious gardens in Funchal. The main house itself is very impressive along with the ancient trees and exotic flowers beautifying the grounds.
  
  It is said that Christopher Columbus once lived on these grounds in the Esmeraldo House.
  
  Opened Mon to Fri 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00
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  The Madeira Botanical Gardens are located on the grounds of Quinta do Bom Sucesso at only 3km from Funchal. There are over 2,000 species of exotic plants and has become centre of science and culture to protect from the destruction of plants world wide.
  
  There are five different areas of concentration in the gardens : Tree Garden, Tropical, Succulents, Loiro Park and Indigenous and Endemic Plants. These gardens are a spectacular place to explore.
  
  For more information: 351 291 211 200
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  The Pahleiro Quinta and Gradens are owned by the Blandy family. These gardens house many exotic flowers including many in the Proteaceae family. Visitors will also enjoy the beautiful estate and baroque chapel to be found on the grounds.
  
  The gardens are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Quinta VigiaQuinta MagnoliaMunicipal GardenOrchid GardenSanta Catarina
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  This baroque garden estate has housed many important royal figures over the centuries. It was converted into a hotel in the mid-seventies and was completely redone.
  
  In the mid-eighties, the estate was turned into a government residence and has remained so to this day. The gardens are lush with flowers and palm trees and lucky for us the estate is open to the public!
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  This estate was originally known as the British Country Club and is spread over 40,000 square meters! Visitors will find an endless array of stimulating floral perfumes, colors and outdoor activities.
  
  Aside from all of the wonderful plant life to be seen here, one can take part in many sporting activities. On the grounds you will find a pool, running track, tennis, squash as well as children's playground.
  
  The Quinta Magnolia hosts musical events every year.
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  The Municipal Gardens of Madeira are also known as the Donna AmÃ©lia Gardens named after the Queen.   Visitors can stroll around the more than 8,000 square meter estate which once held the St. Francis Convent.
  
     The numerous species of flowers and plants are very well marked. Visitors will also enjoy the beautiful pond home to many swans and ducks. The large auditorium on the grounds often hosts different musical or theatrical spectacles.
  
     The gardens are conveniently located in the center of Funchal.
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  Madeira is famous for it's orchids and the Jardim OrquÃdea will show you why. This garden is unlike others with a miniature forest and over 50,000 species of plants and flowers.
  
  The Jardim has been in the Pregetter family for over four generations. The family's dream to have an orchid and exotic flower jungle has come true in Madeira and is a spectacular site to see.
  
  After a visit, stay for a drink at their cafÃ©. For more information : www.madeiraorchid.com
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  Santa Catarina Park Gardens is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon. The name comes from the charming small chapel found on the grounds. Aside from gorgeous plants and flowers spread across 36,000 square meters, visitors will enjoy a fantastic view of Funchal.
  
  There is a large plush lawn spreading around the grounds inviting visitors to play a game of football. After a bit of strolling around, visitors will find a small lake full of ducks and swans with a small island in the centre.
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  The Quinta das Cruzes gardens entrance can be found next to the museum. Wonder through this labyrinth of exotic and endemic flowers and see the ancient artifacts scattered around the garden. The orchid displays are especially nice. The old manor house on the ground covers about one hectare and is a magnificent site.
  
  The gardens are open Tuesday to Sunday and are closed midday.
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  The Dragon Tree is endemic to Madeira, the Canaries and Cape Verde. There are few that grow naturally on the island. The tree is so coveted because of its beauty and extremely slow growth. The tree takes almost ten years before it even reaches a meter high and starts flowering.
  
  After the flowering the tree branches out and is said to look like a many headed dragon. The few that can be found on this island are just outside of Funchal in SÃ£o GonÃ§alo.
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  These gardens are located on the northern coast of Madeira in the town of SÃ£o Vicente. This garden is open to the public and shows a majority of indigenous and endemic plants of Madeira.
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  The Quinta do Arco has the largest rose collection in all of Portugal. The estate can be found on the north coast of Madeira in the town of SÃ£o Jorge. The grounds hold over 130 different plant species. Apart from all of the gorgeous roses to be scene and smelled, you will also stroll through orange, apple, banana, guava, fig, surinam, avocado pear, mandarin and loquat trees!
  
  There are beautiful accommodations to be found on the grounds. For more information: www.quintadoarco.com

Quinta Parks and Gardens in Madeira

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