Palheiro Golf Course

High in the hills above Funchal, the Casa Velha do Palheiro is among Madeira's most distinguished country house hotels — a graceful five-star property of 37 rooms, adjacent to the legendary Palheiro Gardens originally laid out more than two centuries ago by the First Count of Carvalhal. The hotel's most singular distinction for the golfing traveller is its direct access to Palheiro Golf Course, one of the most scenically dramatic layouts in the Atlantic islands, with privileged tee times extended to hotel guests. A heated outdoor swimming pool, a full spa with indoor pool, Finnish sauna and steam room, and a private motor yacht available for coastal excursions from Funchal marina complete an offering that sets Casa Velha do Palheiro apart from anything else on the island. For golfers seeking a Madeira itinerary of genuine refinement, this is the natural starting point.