Funchal Cable Car, Funchal

Name: Funchal Cable Car
Address: Avenida do Mar, Funchal, 9000-900, Portugal
Telephone: +351 291 780 280

#14 among attractions in Funchal

Aerial tramway, Tram, Transport

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Facts and practical information

The Funchal Cable Car, or Madeira Cable Car, is a gondola lift that transports people from the lower section of Funchal, Madeira to the suburb of Monte. ()

Local name: Teleférico Funchal-Monte Opened: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 32°40'39"N, 16°53'53"W

Address

Avenida do MarFunchal 9000-900 Portugal

Contact

+351 291 780 280

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Day trips

Funchal Cable Car – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madeira Botanical Garden, João Gomes Bridge, Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Terreiro da Luta.

1 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Madeira Botanical Garden, Funchal
25 min walk • Nestled within the verdant slopes above the city of Funchal, the Madeira Botanical Garden is a verdant paradise that showcases the rich flora of Madeira, Portugal, alongside a diverse collection of plants from around the globe.
1 miS
Bridge
João Gomes Bridge, Funchal
27 min walk • João Gomes Bridge is a bridge in Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It forms part of the VR1, Madeira. It was completed in 1994 and was designed by engineer António José Luís dos Reis. It is 274.5 metres long and stands high at 140 metres.
~1460 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal
8 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Terreiro da Luta, Funchal
12 min walk • Terreiro da Luta is located north of Monte and the area was once the last stop on the only cog railway in Madeira. It is also where the Our Lady of Peace sanctuary is located.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum
Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal
10 min walk • José Manuel Rodrigues "Joe" Berardo GCIH, ComIH, is a Portuguese and South African businessman, investor, and art collector. According to Portuguese magazine Exame, he had an estimated net worth of €598 million in 2010, making him one of the wealthiest people in Portugal at the time.
0.6 miW
Park, Garden, Architecture
Quinta do Imperador, Funchal
15 min walk • Charles I or Karl I was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, King of Croatia, King of Bohemia, and the last of the monarchs belonging to the House of Habsburg-Lorraine to rule over Austria-Hungary.
1.1 miN
Locality
Monte
28 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Monte is the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, a lush botanical garden that showcases an incredible array of exotic plants from around the world. Visitors can wander through the meticulously landscaped grounds, taking in the vibrant...
1 miSE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio da Madeira, Funchal
25 min walk • Estádio da Madeira, formerly named Estadio Eng. Rui Alves and informally known as Estádio da Choupana is a football stadium in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It is primarily used as the home stadium for C.D. Nacional.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Funchal Cable Car?

Nearby attractions include Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal (8 min walk), Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal (10 min walk), Terreiro da Luta, Funchal (12 min walk), Quinta do Imperador, Funchal (15 min walk).

How to get to Funchal Cable Car by public transport?

The nearest stations to Funchal Cable Car:

Bus

Monte-Lajinhas • Lines: 20, 21 (5 min walk)
CAM das Lajinhas D1A • Lines: 20, 21 (8 min walk)