All gardening...
... is a landscape painting.
From: €224.00
Join us for a delightful morning walk along a LEVADA (water channel) and a stroll through a stunning ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN. The Count of Carvalhal built this private estate in the 19th century, and is now owned by the Blandy family, renowned for producing Madeira wine and still residing here. The Quinta (manor house or château) and private chapel are surrounded by plants worldwide, including well-known species like camellia, magnolia, proteas, succulents, and rare ones like Banksia coccinea. Palheiro Gardens is worth visiting every season, but it is at its peak when it blooms with blue flowers. The topiary garden is fascinating, especially the group of peacocks. You may spot Madeira birds like the unique Trocaz pigeon, firecrests, and butterflies. The visit includes tea or coffee and homemade cake in the lovely tea house, where you can watch frogs hopping on and off lily pads. Admire the nearby Palheiro Golf Course and Casa Velha do Palheiro, a Relais & Châteaux Hotel, one of Europe’s best golf resorts. If you adore magnificent old trees and exotic plants from around the world, don’t miss out on this gem! Reserve your seat now.
Meet us at the Cable Car bus stop in Funchal if outside the specified area. Enter “Cable car bus stop” under “Hotel in Madeira or Porto Santo (optional)” at checkout, and we’ll email you the time.
... is a landscape painting.
Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet morning in the garden.
Hotels in Funchal get free pick-up and drop-off. Extra charges may apply for hotels outside Funchal. You’ll get a confirmation email with meeting point details, and an emergency phone number.
Our vehicle will display a card with the company logo and the group name (if applicable) on the windscreen. The driver or Tourist Guide will have a list of all passengers’ names.
It is brilliant from start to finish, so many unusual plants and trees, colours and shapes of leaves, it is well worth a visit. We had an amazing guide who took us around and told us the history of the property and plants. Booking was easy would highly recommend. If you love gardens it is worth a visit.