Funchal TOBOGGAN RIDE Review

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • MADEIRA, PORTUGAL - Monte, a district above Funchal Madeira is famous for the wicker basket toboggans which you ride down the hill from Monte towards Funchal. In this video, I take the Monte toboggan ride down the hill so you can see what this unique experience is like and why you should add it to your list of the best Things to Do in Madeira. I will tell you how to get to the Funchal Toboggan Ride, how much the Monte sledge costs and whether it is worth it or not.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:16 The History
    01:11 How To Get There
    01:34 Walking To The Toboggans
    02:40 First Impressions
    03:30 Price, Buying A Ticket & Getting Ready
    05:20 The Full Monte Toboggan Ride
    10:53 The End and How To Leave
    11:47 My Thoughts and Is It Worth It?
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Komentáře • 50

  • @TheJoeyP
    @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

    Get My MADEIRA FOOD MAP Here: bit.ly/MadeiraFoodMap

  • @PaddyDoyle.
    @PaddyDoyle. Před měsícem +4

    I remember I did something similar in Chiang Mai, cost me 50 THB or about 2 Euro!! Madeira looks gorgeous non the less

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      yeah I remember that! Think they are making some decent money off this one given how popular it is! One of those things you have to do though, I think.

  • @yeshashing
    @yeshashing Před měsícem +1

    Wow an Updated video. This is way more better and more informative. ❤

  • @RuePhoto
    @RuePhoto Před měsícem +5

    Thanks Joe ☺
    This is probably the best video guide I've seen for the toboggan.
    Enjoy the rest of your Labour Day my friend!

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      ah thanks Rue, appreciate it.

    • @RuePhoto
      @RuePhoto Před měsícem

      @@TheJoeyP You're welcome! I didn't get a notification for your reply for some reason!

  • @MrPhantom1961
    @MrPhantom1961 Před měsícem +2

    At one time the toboggans used to travel across cobbles and all the down into Funchal. We've taken the toboggan from Monte many times whilst on holiday in Madeira and usually walk the remainder of the journey back into Funchal ending at the market to top up on fresh fruit.

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      yes! I would love to do that, I always feel that I would like to keep going, the end does come too fast!

  • @Livinginmadeira
    @Livinginmadeira Před měsícem +2

    Hahha you can never beat the queues; people get there early - even when it’s raining!
    I really enjoyed seeing your POV. It felt like we were on the journey with you 😊

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      thank you, happy that you enjoyed it.

  • @Etraudmf
    @Etraudmf Před měsícem +3

    at the end of the ride there's also a bus stop. It costs +-2€ per person.

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      True! I should have mentioned that

  • @rf071968
    @rf071968 Před měsícem +2

    We did this on Saturday after the cable car and the Monte gardens. It was about a 40 minute wait which wasn’t actually too bad as it’s mostly in shade. The ride it’s self is a need to do in Funchal, what I can say is, we’ve now done it and won’t feel the need to go again. It’s good fun, it’s not an adrenaline inducing hyper ride (there’s plenty of guided down hill MTB tours for that.
    €35, it’s pricey, but, you do have to do it.
    My recommendation is to get the bus back down to Funchal, Madeiran bus drivers are a breed un to themselves😉

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před 28 dny

      it is a bit pricey, that is for sure, but like you say, it is one of those things that you will not really find anywhere else isn't it

  • @user-qs3pq6ht1n
    @user-qs3pq6ht1n Před měsícem +2

    wow ... cool ride English

  • @lhl999
    @lhl999 Před měsícem +1

    Another good vlog 👍🎥

  • @BelaMadeira
    @BelaMadeira Před měsícem +1

    Great & informative video re the toboggan ride (can’t believe you actually cycled up to Monte, now that’s keen lol). Worth noting that it’s not that long of a walk into the city centre if you fancy a stroll. Keep up the good work Joe!

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem +1

      haha I wish I cycled! I went on my small motorcycle. glad you enjoyed :)

  • @sueg2470
    @sueg2470 Před měsícem +1

    I think I would have caught the bus back up, that would be one steep walk . We caught the bus up to Monte from Funchal, explored the area then went to gauge the queue for the toboggan bit it was huge on the day we visited so we just enjoyed watching others. Those roads certainly take some hammering, very shiny surface. I agree you do it as it is unique and to tick a box but not such fun if you are stuck in a queue or behind cars. Glad you hata better run this time round. Keep the Madeira content coming 👍😀☀️

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před 28 dny

      hahah the things I do to get more shots and footage for the video, right? haha

  • @twinflowerfioretta
    @twinflowerfioretta Před měsícem +2

    Another crazy good vlog about beautiful Madeira❤ I never saw such hilarious funny slides in the dry season - where is the snow ? Lol !I`m a fan of Madeira and Funchal, there is really a lot to discover and it has many beautiful views and food - lucky you, Joe❣👍😊

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem +1

      hahaha snow? Actually rarely in the mountains you get a sprinkling.

  • @supatracross5172
    @supatracross5172 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Joe 👋

  • @puggsincyberspace
    @puggsincyberspace Před měsícem +2

    Great Video, that looks like lots of fun. Hope you had a cold drink and an ice cream at the top...

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      Thank you! it sure was fun without all the stopping for cars!

  • @rosieb4029
    @rosieb4029 Před měsícem +2

    Good fun #Toboggan ride in #Madeira 😎🙌🏼

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks Rosie! It was fun

  • @troyfreedom
    @troyfreedom Před měsícem +1

    It’s Friday evening and I’m on the #4 bus. I just saw you eating dinner at La Vaca Negra. Hopefully, we can meet face to face on the island. Troy

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      haha yes! filming with my father! so good there, right?

  • @airfoxtrot2006
    @airfoxtrot2006 Před měsícem +1

    Hey Joey i jusr subscribed to you, great content.

  • @teresaleyvamatos9017
    @teresaleyvamatos9017 Před měsícem +1

    Waoooo.bellissimo👌👌👌👌👌

  • @antech555
    @antech555 Před měsícem +5

    It has to be pretty steep to be able to go down with wood skids. Can you imagine the speed if they installed wheels on those toboggans😂

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      hahaha exactly! and they used to go all the way down the the city in the past, I would love to do that.

    • @TheAquarius1978
      @TheAquarius1978 Před 23 dny

      FFS, that was a stupid coment dude.

  • @Livinginmadeira
    @Livinginmadeira Před měsícem +1

    Walking back up that hill is BRUTAL. We’ve only ever driven up it, but I may have stalled the car one or twice 😅

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      yeah, absolutely brutal, but anything to get some shots for the video hahaha

    • @TheAquarius1978
      @TheAquarius1978 Před 23 dny

      Lol the years when madeirans where the " rich lords " dance monkeys is Over, back in the XVIII hundreds and XIX Hundreds those men where worth less than the cobblestones in the ground, today... They have a mini bus, and a truck that carries them and the wiker carts uphill

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 Před měsícem +1

    Give me a skateboard and clear the roads please 😂

    • @TheJoeyP
      @TheJoeyP  Před měsícem

      Hahaha now you’re talking!!

  • @teresaleyvamatos9017
    @teresaleyvamatos9017 Před měsícem +1

    Los cicos se cansan tanto 🤨👌

  • @Guitargenshingym
    @Guitargenshingym Před měsícem

    Can I join you as food vlogger?