Lush plantations featuring Agapanthus, Ferns, Crocosmia and Hydrangea macrophylia grow from the acidic volcanic rock…

The summit has changed over the years when the old restaurant/hotel was replaced by the new café/shop (and a small…

The plaque marks the 430 anniversary of the town of Monte.

The gardens are actually a Series of different terraced gardens, linked by pathways and plenty of thoughtfully placed…

In an old monastery, Madeira's oldest Madeira Wine Company, run by english Blandy family, you get to see the great 9000…

The park is located downtown Funchal and is overwieving the ocean.

A large aviary at the bottom with many rare breeds.

Topiary, roses,herbaceous borders and vast lily ponds complete with frogs!

A range of work by different artists is on display.

Inside, in a sombre casket behind bars, lies the body of Charles 1 - last emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

And, they highlight dramatic landscapes built into the volcanic origins of the island.