Casa Velha Do Palheiro

General information

Madeira Hotel - Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro - Luxury Country House

Madeira Island Country Hotel - Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro, is a graceful luxury 5 star property with 37 luxurious rooms and a full Spa.

This luxury Madeira island hotel lies next to the famous Palheiro Gardens, originally created over 200 years ago by the 1st Count of Carvalhal. There is also direct access to the stunning Palheiro Golf Course, with privileged tee offs from the halfway house, a short stroll from the gate.

Within the grounds there is a heated swimming pool with sauna, steam bath and a full Spa: Tennis or croquet, billiards or walking: the choice is yours. Our private motor yacht 'Balancal' awaits your pleasure at Funchal marina. It is available for coastal cruises, swimming, dolphin and whale watching, as well as deep sea big game fishing and special charters. For gentler relaxation we offer a morning room with library, and a smart, comfortable lounge bar.

Spa Palheiro Estate - Palheiro Spa

Palheiro Spa is an exciting new addition to Palheiro Estate which includes an 18 hole Golf Course, 5 Star Hotel, Palheiro Village and the Famous Palheiro Gardens.

Set amongst one of Europe´s most beautiful gardens it is difficult not to experience an immediate sense of well-being and beauty.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive massage menu from around the globe, specifically designed golfers massages, botanical face and body treatments and "immediate results" non-invasive facial treatments.

Our dedicated team of Physiotherapists, Masseuses, Beauty Therapists and Esthetical Therapists quietly strive to successfully create and carry out each guests individual spa journey.

Palheiro Golf

An 18 hole par 72 course designed by Cabell B. Robinson with two holes replaced in 2003. Facilities include a six hole Academy Course for all levels, a chipping green with bunkers, putting green, warm-up driving range, practice nets, PGA professional and team, club and buggy and hand trolley hire and a fully equipped Pro shop. The Clubhouse is stylish and boasts a superb restaurant run by the Casa Velha do Palheiro hotel.

Palheiro Gardens
The gardens at "Quinta do Palheiro" are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there but for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal, the capital of Madeira. Madeira has long been called the “Garden Isle” and it seems that almost anything will grow in its fertile soil. In Funchal many tropical plants have found a home and the visitor can see Hibiscus and Bougainvillea in flower almost all the year round along with Jacaranda, Spathodeas, Erythrinas and Bauhinias in their season.

The Palheiro gardens are situated at about 500 meters above sea level. The original owner, the Conde de Carvalhal, planted many trees on the estate and laid the foundation to the Camellia collection; some of his early plantings can still be seen today. Since 1885 when the Quinta passed into the hands of the Blandy family, successive generations have given much work and devotion to the gardens.

The garden is a Mecca for Camellia lovers, the main flowering season being from November to April. Visitors may be surprised to see trees such as Oak, Beech, Chestnut and Cedar growing alongside Eucalyptus and Araucaria pines, but such is the diversity of this unique garden. Special mention must also be given to the various members of the Proteaceae family that do well here as they are generally considered difficult to grow outside their native lands. Outstanding are the Silver trees (Leucodendron argenteum) and the Waratah (Telopia speciosissima).

Sports Fishing and Cruising
We are offering Palheiro Village guests the chance to enjoy our private motor yacht "Balancal". To make your holiday unique and special, take a break from everyday life and take to the open sea for the purest of fresh air exhilaration. Available for coastal cruises and swimming, dolphin and whale watching, as well as deep sea game fishing and special charters.