Palheiro Nature Estate on Madeira Island enjoys a beautiful hillside location with stunning views of the ocean and the city of Funchal. Since it was acquired by the Blandy family in 1885, successive generations have managed the transition from traditional farming to leisure based activities.
Whether you are looking for the perfect countryhouse resort hotel, a relaxing private vacation rental home, or an island family villa, Palheiro Estate has an extraordinary property waiting for you.
Escape to The Casa Velha Hotel, a five-star luxury country house hotel infused with 210 years of beauty, history & elegance.
With a wide range of villas and apartments for families and groups of any size, your Madeira Island vacation rental search starts, and ends, here.
Gastronomy at the Vista Balancal Restaurant combines local culinary tastes with a southern European flavour. Influenced by the Atlantic and inspired by the Mediterranean – with a dash of the oriental adding a little spice – the cuisine serves to illustrate the imagination and creativity associated with the award-winning kitchen.
At Oxalis, we invite you to savour the flavours of Madeira through a dining experience that supports sustainability, honours the environment, and celebrates locally grown, high-quality produce.
Explore the 150-hectare Palheiro Nature Estate on a scenic trail linking Casa Velha do Palheiro to the Palheiro Golf Clubhouse and Vista Balancal Restaurant. This easy route follows peaceful forest paths with views over Palheiro Golf and Funchal Bay, ideal for a relaxed walk or a quiet moment in nature.
Palheiro Estate offers a myriad of different opportunities to celebrate weddings and other special occasions. Unforgettable scenery and discreet service will make your event unique. Private dinners at the Palheiro Golf Clubhouse Restaurant with the amazing panoramic backdrop of Funchal.
Thanks to the excellent quality of our course, Palheiro Golf regularly plays host to various corporate golf days. Golfing activities can be tailored to any event, from individual golf lessons to structured group tuition and tournament organisation.
IMAGE CAPTURE
The capture of photographs and moving images within the premises of the garden is governed by the guidelines of the company Jardins do Palheiro Sociedade Agrícola, Lda (JPSA) and specific conditions aimed at preserving the living collections of the garden and the well-being of its visitors. For more information, please visit the Palheiro Gardens website.
IMAGES FOR PERSONAL USE
Visitors are allowed to film and take photographs for strictly personal use without prior authorization, with the following restrictions:
The use of tripods is not allowed. The use of flash is not allowed in the interior spaces of historical buildings. Filming and photography in areas closed to the public is not allowed. The placement of accessories, sets, or other decorative elements on the garden's structures or specimens is not allowed.
The privacy rights of other visitors and garden workers must be respected, and JPSA is not responsible for any violation of said rights.
2 Only scheduled filming or photography sessions, carried out by the visitor or a professional photographer, for strictly personal use, require prior authorization from JPSA. Please send a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for evaluation of the conditions on the requested dates and times.
IMAGES FOR PROMOTIONAL OR COMMERCIAL USE
The recording of images (photographs and videos) intended for promotional and commercial purposes (films, television, among others) is subject to prior approval by the JPSA management. Authorization for image capture depends on the completion of a form, which can be obtained from the offices. Image capture fees may apply.
Use of drones
The use of drones without authorization from JPSA and the relevant authorities is prohibited. It is always necessary to obtain authorization from these entities, whether for personal or private image capture or recreational flights.
For more information, please visit the ANAC page dedicated to these aircraft.
We appreciate your respect for these rules and the instructions provided by the staff of Jardins do Palheiro.
If your situation does not fit within these recommendations, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your inquiry.
Thank you for visiting and for your appreciation of the Palheiro Gardens!

General: (+351) 291 790 120
Casa Velha: (+351) 291 790 350
Village: (+351) 291 790 030
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