Funchal Cable Car, Urban aerial tramway in Funchal, Portugal.
The cable car system extends over 3,173 meters, connecting central Funchal to Monte suburb while ascending 560 meters in elevation.
The cable car inaugurated in November 2000 replaced the Monte Railway, which had operated from 1886 until its closure in 1943.
The transport system links the central district of Funchal with Monte parish, where visitors can discover gardens, churches, and regional museums.
Operating daily from 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM, the cable car system includes 39 cabins that transport up to 800 passengers per hour.
The journey takes 15 minutes and provides views of Funchal's orange rooftops, the Atlantic Ocean, and the surrounding tropical vegetation.
Location: Funchal
GPS coordinates: 32.67750,-16.89806
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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