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Madeira

The mountainous islands of Madeira, 570 km off the coast of Africa, have a warm, wet and windy climate. Gardeners are attracted by its flora and also by its gardens: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro, Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace, Jardim Botanico da Madeira, Quinta da Boa Vista, Quinta da Palmeira.


Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro » <p>The garden is often referred to as Blandy's Garden as it has been owned by the Blandy family since 1885. There is a sunken garden, topiary and an entrance drive planted with camellias (flowering season October to April).</p> Read more on Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro


Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace
Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace » Formerly a hotel, the Monte Palace and its garden were purchased by Jose Berardo and restored and opened to the public in 1989. The garden has a famous collection of ceramic tiles, oriental gardens and a number of water features. Plant collections include both indigenous and exotic collections. Read more on Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace


Quinta da Boa Vista
Quinta da Boa Vista » Quinta da Boa Vista is famous for its Orchid Houses. There are also collections of South American bromeliads, Australian martinetes and African aloes. Read more on Quinta da Boa Vista


Jardim Botanico da Madeira
Jardim Botanico da Madeira » The garden was laid out in 1881 and moved to its present site in 1960. The garden is on a steep slope and there are excellent views over the Bay of Funchal from the garden. Read more on Jardim Botanico da Madeira

Quinta da Palmeira » Situated on high ground overlooking Funchal, the sloping garden is terraced. There are some interesting flowering trees and garden seats decorated with Portuguese tiles. Read more on Quinta da Palmeira