Church of Our Lady of the Mountain
Madeira, Portugal

Church of Our Lady of the Mountain

Type: church

A historic church in the Monte district, situated in one of the highest parts above Funchal. It is known for its white facade, panoramic views of the city, and the tomb of the last Austrian Emperor Karl I. From the terrace in front of the church, there is a view of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, and it is from here that the famous ride in traditional Madeiran toboggans down the steep streets of Monte begins.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Entrance to the church is free. A well-known pilgrimage church in the Monte district, accessible on foot or by cable car from Funchal.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parque Paroquial

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (100m)

Address: Vereda da Fonte 14, Funchal

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parque Infante

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (114m)

Address: Caminho do Monte 180, Funchal

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: Zatvoreno, Weekend: Otvoreno 24 sata

Parkplatz

garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (230m)

Address: Camínho do Desterro 62, Funchal

Parque de Estacionamento Monte

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (433m)

Address: Funchal

Nearby restaurants

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Monte Tea House

Monte Tea House

Closed today
⭐ 4.90 216 reviews 33m

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Address: Caminho do Monte 4, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 617 513

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 11:00–16:30, Weekend: Zatvoreno

Restaurante Bela Monte E Souvenirs - Carlos Vieira & Ferreira, Lda.

Restaurante Bela Monte E Souvenirs - Carlos Vieira & Ferreira, Lda.

⭐ 3.90 120 reviews 62m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

Address: Caminho do Monte 184/186, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 741 444

Café do Parque by Loft Brunch no.monte

Café do Parque by Loft Brunch no.monte

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.50 164 reviews 89m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

Address: Café do Parque, Rua do, Largo da Fonte S/N

Opening hours: 10:00–18:00

Restaurante Alto Monte

Restaurante Alto Monte

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.20 598 reviews 124m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

€€

Address: ER1 103, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 754 563

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–18:00 Tuesday: 09:00–18:00 Wednesday: 09:00–18:00 Thursday: 09:00–18:00 Friday: 09:00–18:00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 09:00–18:00
Land Food & Coffee

Land Food & Coffee

Closed (opens at 09:30)
⭐ 4.30 489 reviews 213m

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Address: Largo das Babosas 8, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 643 124

Opening hours: 09:30–17:30

ODD LAB

ODD LAB

Closed (opens at 09:30)
⭐ 4.90 64 reviews 247m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

Address: Caminho das Babosas 8A, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 643 124

Opening hours: 09:30–17:30

Pátio das Babosas

Pátio das Babosas

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.60 2540 reviews 288m

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€€

Address: Largo das Babosas 16, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 765 137

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 10:00–22:00 Tuesday: 10:00–22:00 Wednesday: 10:00–22:00 Thursday: 10:00–22:00 Friday: 10:00–22:00 Saturday: 10:00–21:00 Sunday: 10:00–20:00
Tapas Wine Bar

Tapas Wine Bar

Open until 22:00
⭐ 4.10 80 reviews 372m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

Address: Monte Tílias Para Lombos, 9050, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 640 933

Opening hours: 07:00–22:00

Bluehouse Café - Monte Palace Madeira

Bluehouse Café - Monte Palace Madeira

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 3.70 81 reviews 387m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

kafić

Address: Camínho do Desterro 46 48, Funchal

Phone: +351 291 780 800

Opening hours: 09:00–17:30