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Madeira Gardens · Flower & Garden Tourism

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Madeira Gardens · Flower & Garden Tourism

Known as the Atlantic Flower Island with year-round blooming gardens described as a "Floating Garden." Home to Monte Palace Garden (70,000 sqm), Botanical Garden (35,000 sqm), Palheiro, and over 20 other gardens. The peak festival season is in April-May. Features include levada flower walks, endemic species, sunrise photography opportunities, and terraced gardens from sea to mountains. Infrastructure supports cable cars and well-organized festivals.

Destination Overview

Known as the Atlantic Flower Island with year-round blooming gardens described as a "Floating Garden." Home to Monte Palace Garden (70,000 sqm), Botanical Garden (35,000 sqm), Palheiro, and over 20 other gardens. The peak festival season is in April-May. Features include levada flower walks, endemic species, sunrise photography opportunities, and terraced gardens from sea to mountains. Infrastructure supports cable cars and well-organized festivals.

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Best season
Spring
Difficulty
4
Region
Portugal, Madeira

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Photo of garden through arches at the Villa Rufolo. The villa was built in the 13th century.

Photo by Deirdre Boys

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Photo by Ruben Boekeloo

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Photo by David Holifield

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