Palheiro Golf

The golf course Palheiro Golf is located on the Portuguese island of Madeira, some ten kilometers northwest of the Madeiran capital of Funchal. It stretches over the more than 200-year old Palheiro Estate that was constructed in 1801 by João Esmeraldo and accented with numerous exotic trees and plants. It lies at an altitude of 500 meters in the Madeiran mountains above the bay of Funchal and offers a majestic panoramic view of the city, the Atlantic, and the nearby foothills. Palheiro Golf is easy to reach in just ten to fifteen minutes from Funchal and its airport via the VR1. Opened in 1993, the 18-hole course, type parkland with par 72, at Palheiro Golf was designed as a continuous course by Cabell B. Robinson. Natural conditions such as the pine forests and the exotic vegetation typical for the estate determine its course. The course at Palheiro Golf is 6,086-meters long and has hilly terrain with bunkers and several lakes. Some inclined areas, wavy, fast greens, as well as narrow fairways make it athletically challenging. Nevertheless, it is also playable for beginners that can also improve their game on the 6-hole academy course with par 71, opened in 2003. Additional practice possibilities are offered at the driving range with 15 range tees, a putting, as well as a 3-hole short course.