Garden enthusiasts should look no further than this superb estate, owned by the prominent Blandy family, and the surrounding Blandy's Garden, which is one of the most beautiful parks on Madeira.

Visit the magnificent estate of Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro to appreciate the trees and flowers of this unique garden. The estate also offers great views over Funchal.

Continue on to Levada for a delightful 45 minute walk along the irrigation channel - a treat for all ages. Levada is a Portuguese word derived from the word "levar" which means to carry and roughly translated as "carriage way", but more correctly defined as mini-canal.

The mini-canals are irrigation systems developed to distribute water from the rainfall heavy and wet regions on the north of the island to drier sun parched regions of the south. These are walking trails along the maintenance paths beside the Levadas.

This property, now belonging to the Blandy family, boasts some of the most valuable and rare exotic plants on the island.

The Blandy family acquired the Quinta in 1885 and the following generations devoted themselves to the continuous development of the gardens so that today it is considered a Mecca for all botanic lovers.

Especially to to look out for is the splendid Camellia selection, which you will be able to admire to its full extent during the main flowering season between November and April.
Apart from beautiful gardens, a baroque chapel and a magnificent manor house from the 18th century the Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro also offers excellent views over Funchal city.

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