Beschreibung

The Madeira Botanical Garden – Eng.º Rui Vieira is a Portuguese botanical garden, located in the city of Funchal, Madeira. It is composed of several botanical species, more than 2,500 plants, coming from all continents that coexist in harmony with around 200 indigenous species of the Region.

With an area of approximately eight hectares – five of which are landscaped areas, this green space has a wide variety of species of trees and ornamental shrubs, an area with orchids, lawns, viewpoints with wide views over Madeira’s capital, and an amphitheatre.

The Madeira Botanical Garden houses more than 2000 exotic plants from all continents, some of which endangered in their places of origin. Due to the increasing loss of biodiversity and habitats all over the world, this space also has a research and conservation area, with the mission of preserving endangered species.