Funchal Cable Car

The cable car of Funchal

The cable car of Funchal links the seafront to the heights of Monte, offering an exceptional panorama. The Funchal audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this spectacular ascent above the city and the bay.

An ascent towards Monte

The cable car of Funchal is one of the best known of Madeira. It rises from the old town, by the sea, up to the village of Monte, perched on the heights. During the ascent, the cabins fly over the roofs of Funchal, the terraced gardens and the green valleys, offering a grandiose panorama over the city and the bay. On arrival, Monte charms by its sanctuary, its gardens and the famous wicker sledge descent, an emblematic tradition of the island.

What to see

Here you fly over the roofs of Funchal, the terraced gardens and the green valleys, with a grandiose panorama over the city and the bay, up to the village of Monte. The cable car of Funchal offers a spectacular ascent. It is a must-see stop for lovers of panoramas.

Practical information

The cable car of Funchal departs from the old town, by the sea, towards Monte, reachable on foot. The ascent has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season and the weather. It is best to check the arrangements and to enjoy the view on a clear day.

Where does the cable car of Funchal lead?

From the old town, by the sea, up to the village of Monte, perched on the heights, famous for its sanctuary and the wicker sledge descent.

Where is the cable car of Funchal?

Departing from the old town of Funchal, by the sea, in Madeira.