• Palheiro Nature Estate

    Welcome to the Palheiro Nature Estate

    SET IN 150 HECTARES OF BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ESTATE

    HOTELS - VILLAS & APARTMENTS - GOLF - RESTAURANTS - SPA

  • Casa Velha do Palheiro

    Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro

    Over 200 years of history, beauty & elegance

  • Casa Velha Pool

    Blending seamlessly into the environment and surrounded by lush, fertile woodland. Palheiro Spa is at one with Nature.

  • Palheiro Golf

    From the very first tee shot to the very last putt, the Palheiro Golf Course is a visual feast.

  • Palheiro Spa
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    "The place is magical and unique. The chapel and the gardens with a sea view, surrounded by ancient trees from around the world, made this the perfect wedding venue."


    Cristina, wedding on 29/07/2017
  • Palheiro Village Pool

    Palheiro Rentals - Luxury Villas and Apartments

  • Palheiro Village View

    Located Just 15 Minutes from Funchal City Centre

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Palheiro Gardens Photo Policy

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!