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The Monte Toboggans Sledges first originated in the early 19th century when they were used as first means of "downhill" public transportation by the local residents who wanted to travel quickly from the village of Monte to the city of Funchal.
One of Madeira Island most famous attraction are the famous sledge rides. These cars are made of wicker and wood, and has two seats.
These sledges are powered by two carreiros, or sledge drivers wearing white uniforms and straw hats, who control this mean of transportation by making use of their boots as brakes.
This journey takes place between Monte and Funchal and is done in about 10m. in a distance of 2 km,
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The Monte Toboggans Sledges first originated in the early 19th century when they were used as first means of "downhill" public transportation by the local residents who wanted to travel quickly from the village of Monte to the city of Funchal.
One of Madeira Island most famous attraction are the famous sledge rides. These cars are made of wicker and wood, and has two seats.
These sledges are powered by two carreiros, or sledge drivers wearing white uniforms and straw hats, who control this mean of transportation by making use of their boots as brakes.
This journey takes place between Monte and Funchal and is done in about 10m. in a distance of 2 km,