JARDIM BOTÂNICO
Madeira's botanical garden offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the exceptional flora of the island and beyond. Species from all over the world have been introduced to this lush garden. Its colorful expanses dominate the city, at an altitude of between 200 and 350 m. An exceptional, immense site covering an area of 8 ha, including 3.5 ha for the garden alone. More than 2,000 exotic plants are cultivated on 35,000 m², ranging from orchids and strelitzia to splendid magnolias, azaleas and cacti. In addition to the section reserved for endemic plants (keep an eye out for them on your hikes!), you'll appreciate the fine collection of cacti and succulents, the superb geographical parterres or "choreographic gardens", reflecting the meticulous yet creative work of the landscapers, the fruit trees (papaya, guava, Mexican sapodilla...), the aromatic and medicinal plant garden and the many species of palm trees presented at the end of the tour.
The Reid family lived in the quinta do Bom Sucesso from the mid-19th century, and the botanical garden was established there in 1963. It's also a place of study for scientists, with a small natural history museum (not so young!), featuring stuffed birds and marine species in jars, and even a herbarium (24,000 plant samples). The view across the bay of Funchal is breathtaking.
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Probablement magique au cœur du printemps, un peu moins en été…
Un petit conseil prendre le téléphérique, pour évaluer les dégâts des incendies et pour la vue exceptionnelle.
Le jardin tropical juste en face, je note 5, à faire absolument !!! ( à choisir si le choix s'impose)
Pour toutefois rester honnête, le début du mois de mai n'est peut-être pas la meilleure période pour voir ce jardin sous son meilleur jour !
Richesse inouïe et nous avons profité des décorations pour la fête des fleurs .
N'oubliez pas des batteries de rechange et des cartes SD si vous photographiez en RAW .
Le billet d'entrée est compris si vous prenez le combiné avec téléphérique .
Les boutiques près du café y sont le plus souvent moins chères qu'à Funchal surtout pour les vêtements .