In the capital city, Funchal, ... From left: A hike along one of Madeira’s many levadas, channels built to bring water to the dry lowlands; the cable car to the gardens of Monte Palace Madeira.

The Funchal cable car costs 12.5€ one way Credit: Getty While not for those afraid of heights, Funchal's cable cars boast some of the best sights of the city.

Oh, and make sure to leave space on the itinerary for a trip on the Funchal Cable Car which connects the city to Monte - the ride offers up some pretty spectacular views. Explore Madeira's wine routes ...

Don't forget to carve out time for a ride on the Funchal Cable Car that links the city to Monte, offering breathtaking views along the way. If you're partial to a tipple, you're in luck.

For those seeking more of a thrill, you can take a cable car ride and there are two options – the botanical garden cable car and the Funchal to Monte ride.

Don't forget to make room in your schedule for a ride on the Funchal Cable Car, which connects the city to Monte, offering breathtaking views.

Trawling from Funchal to Monte and back in only 15 minutes, the cable cars are the perfect way to snap pictures of the orange-roofed capital and the hills surrounding it. 5 ...

Don't forget to carve out time for a ride on the Funchal Cable Car that links the city to Monte, offering breathtaking views along the way. If you're partial to a tipple, you're in luck.

The Funchal cable car costs 12.5€ one way Credit: Getty While not for those afraid of heights, Funchal's cable cars boast some of the best sights of the city.