Sao Vicente · Portugal
Where to Stay in Monte, Sao Vicente
A hilltop parish above Funchal, accessed by cable car. Known for the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, the church, and the famous toboggan ride.
✦ The vibe
Cooler, greener, quieter; scenic but touristy at the top.
👤 Best for
Day-trippers and those wanting altitude; not for staying long unless you have a car.
🏨 Where to stay
A handful of manor-style hotels and guesthouses; moderate.
🚇 Getting around
Cable car up from Funchal (walkable from centre). Buses down. Not walkable to centre. Airport 30 mins by car.
📍 Nearby
Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte
Best hotels in Monte
7 hotels ranked by how close they are to Monte
Casa da Avo Rosa
419 m from Monte
6, Sao Vicente
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897 m from Monte
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1.2 km from Monte
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View intelligence briefing →Estalagem do Vale
1.5 km from Monte
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View intelligence briefing →North Coast Guest House
1.9 km from Monte
38, Estrada da calcada, Sao Vicente, 9240-218
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2.2 km from Monte
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2.5 km from Monte
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