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Date of experience: April 2019
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Lovely old church, great historic decor inside, well worth a visit if in Monte Inside you can admire the furnitings and light a candle for a loved one. The views from the area outside the church are amazing

Date of experience: April 2019
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The cable car runs from Funchal to Monte and is a fantastic way to see the city. You get stunning views across the city. It takes around 15 mins to go each way. Note you have to get out at the top and enter a...More

Date of experience: April 2019
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Check to see if cruise ships are due as it can get busy If you are visiting the botanical gardens there is a separate cable car to enjoy Well with doing

Date of experience: April 2019
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Tracey S
11 March 2019|
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Response from 752spikec | Reviewed this property |
Early in the day as soon as it opens as if cruise ships come in there is a long wait
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Melanie T
25 February 2019|
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Response from docloc56 | Reviewed this property |
Its a long walk and very steep. Use the local bus or group together for a taxi (ignore the first few drivers and the taxi price magically drops)
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Melanie T
25 February 2019|
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Response from docloc56 | Reviewed this property |
It is 11 euros one way and 16 euros return. If you do the toboggan be carful of the taxi drivers trying to rip you off, there is a fairly regular bus back down about a 5 mins walk from the bottom of the toboggan ride (just... More
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