For one of the best views in Funchal, you have to take a ride on the cable car up to Monte. The 15-minute journey gives you a stunning bird's-eye perspective of the city's terracotta rooftops, the bustling harbor, and the vast blue of the Atlantic. Once you reach the top, you're perfectly placed to explore the beautiful Monte Palace Tropical Garden or experience the famous wicker toboggan ride back down part of the way.