Quinta da Boa Vista

The estate features walled stair terrace gardens overlooking the central and western sections of Funchal at 112 meters elevation.

Established in the late 18th century, the property transformed from a market garden to an orchid garden after the Garton family acquired it in the 1860s.

The gardens maintain traditional Madeiran agricultural methods, including the levada irrigation system that distributes water throughout the terraced landscape.

Visitors can access the garden at Rua Lombo da Boa Vista 19A, where they can explore the extensive collection of orchid species and learn about their cultivation.

Patrick Garton, an Oxford University botany graduate, manages one of Madeira's largest orchid collections, continuing his family's horticultural tradition.

Location: Madeira

Address: Rua Lombo da Boa Vista 19A9060-173 Funchal

GPS coordinates: 32.65307,-16.89629

Latest update: April 29, 2025 13:40