Slide in a metal-shod toboggan down the steep cobbled streets linking Monte to Funchal in Madeira. Ernest Hemingway described it as one of the most exhilarating experiences of his life - try it yourself and find out!Head up to the town of Monte which is high above Funchal. Here you can join the line of tourists waiting to slide back down to the capital in a wicker basket mounted on polished metal runners. Two toboggan drivers, wearing rubber-soled boots for grip, will push and steer you over the bumpy cobbles and ensure that you negotiate the sharp bends. The trip is approximateluy 4km and lasts about 20 minutes and are held throughout the day from 09:00 to dusk [weather permitting of course].
If you would like to stay in Funchal we have a fantastic offer at the Pestana Grand Hotel for December - from £329 per person per week including flights.
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