Madeira Toboggan Ride on Traditional Wicker Basket Sledges. These baskets consist of a kind of car without wheels, made of eucalyptus wood and wicker. It slides down Monte, for 2km for about 10 minutes.
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How were the Toboggan Rides invented in Madeira?
In the 19th century, the Toboggan was an alternative and fast means of transportation of people and goods from Monte to the center of Funchal. It is believed that the wealthy owners in Monte were the first to use this form of transport.
At what speed do the basket cars go down and which way is the ride?
Depending on the weather conditions, the speed of the tour varies between 15 km and 38 km.
How to get there?
You have 3 options for this one, you can go by red bus, by cable car, or even public bus number 19, 20, 21, or 22.
Where to eat?
- O Rústico
- Pátio das Babosas
- Planka restaurant
Beautiful places you must visit in Monte:
- Monte Palace Tropical Gardens
- Botanical Gardens
- Monte Church
- Funchal Ecological Park