Casa Velha do Palheiro

Originating from a 19th Century hunting lodge, the Casa Velho do Palheiro is beautifully situated in the heart of the 200 acre Palheiro Estate next to the famous Palheiro gardens with access to the Palheiro Championship Course.

Nestling in rolling hills above Funchal is the five-star Casa Velha do Palheiro, a 37 room Relais & Chateaux boutique 5* luxury property, a charming country house hotel with privileged location within the Palheiro Estate. The hotel is only 15 minutes drive from the airport, and also provide a daily shuttle into the capital city of Funchal.

The Palheiro Spa is set a few minutes walk from the main comples, and offers guests the chance to indulge in massage and beauty therapies. Wellness options extend to Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath, refreshing rain and waterfall shower experiences, and a heated pool. There is also a state-of-the-art fitness suite.

Casa Velha’s own private motor yacht Balancal is based at Funchal marina and can offer a range of water-based activities such as coastal cruises, whale and dolphin-watching, and special charter big fishing.

Palheiro Golf Madeira Island is one of Europe’s most beautiful golf courses, it meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation.

At nearly 1640 feet above sea level, the location is blessed with dramatic views of Madeira’s mountainous skyline and the Ocean. Designed by renowned golf architect Cabell B. Robinson, this picturesque layout makes full feature of Madeira’s hilly terrain of abrupt ridges and deep valleys.

A round off here meanders you through the country estate and an abundance of loca and exotic flora and fauna; local wildlife also enriches your experience.