Tourist attraction in Funchal, Madeira. We get into the wicker sled, supervised by Carreiros, and ride down the asphalt. This popular form of entertainment had its roots already in the nineteenth century, when the baskets were used by residents as a means of fast transport between Monte and the city of Funchal.
To experience a crazy two-kilometer ride, we must first reach the top of Monte Hill, which is easiest to get to by gondola, from which we can admire the panorama of the city. Reaching the destination we will meet men in straw hats and white clothes - it is Carreiros who will take us on one of the most popular trips in Madeira. The descent is relatively short - about 10 minutes, but the wicker sledge reaches a very noticeable speed, and the slope of the hill is quite steep.
Attractions inside
