Golf
in Madeira
Last update: August 2023
Autonomous Region of Madeira
Incredible Golf Courses
Paradise for your vacation -
"Despite having a small area, Madeira is rich in majestic scenery and rare beauty"
[Visit Portugal].
Madeira Island Golf, Portugal © Visit Madeira, illustration
Golf in Madeira
In an exceptionally beautiful setting, the
Porto Santo Golf Club is one of the best
golf courses in Europe and the world.
"With a total area of 6434 meters, where 18 holes are distributed, the
Porto Santo Golf Club offers golfers the possibility to enjoy
calmly from the beauty of the sport while surrounded by the charming landscapes
of the island" [Visit Madeira].
An incredible experience at the Madeira Golf Club
The first golf course in
Madeira, currently with 27 holes, was created in
year of 1937, when "the
Campo do "Favellas" Santo da Serra Golf Club was inaugurated,
with nine holes" [Visit Madeira].
• Santo da Serra Golf Club
The first golf course in
Madeira has a lot of history and continues its charm after all
these years. During this period, it was modernized and had its number of holes multiplied by three.
With its 27 holes and 9,300m it is
recognized as one of the best in Europe.
"Walking distance from the city of
Funchal, and less than 15 minutes from the
Madeira International Airport, this golf course offers a wide view
over the
Machico Bay.
Here, players have access to exuberant natural scenarios, punctuated by the unavoidable
presence of the Atlantic Ocean and the verdant mountains" [Visit Madeira].
Santo da Serra Golf Club, Madeira Island, Portugal © Visit Madeira, illustration
• Palheiro Golf
Palheiro Golf, with 6,000m and 18 holes, offers an extraordinary experience to golf lovers.
golf.
"Being located 500 meters above sea level,
Palheiro Golf has a view
wide over the gentleness of the
Atlantic ocean. In the landscape, the outline of the
Madeiran mountains and the elegance of the
Bay of Funchal.
Finally, the entire field is accompanied by botanical forests and maritime pines, which offer
the ideal atmosphere to enjoy some moments of contemplation" [Visit Madeira].
Located in a setting of great beauty, the "
Palheiro Golf is perfectly integrated in the
park area of
Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro, making the most of the terrain
rugged terrain that is typical of the island. Between valleys and various ecumeadas,
the countryside reveals itself
challenging both for golfers who now risk their first shots and
for more experienced athletes" [Idem].
Palheiro Golf, Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro, Madeira Island, Portugal © Visit Madeira, illustration
• Porto Santo Golf Club
The most famous golf course in Madeira is located on the island of Porto Santo, in the northeast of the island.
from Madeira.
Porto Santo Island is famous for its incredible landscapes and beaches. It's in this frame
of exceptional beauty that the
Porto Santo Golf Club is located, against the backdrop of
in the background the turquoise blue sea of this island considered a true paradise for vacations.
International category
"Within this unique framework, Porto Santo Golf Club has a set of
support areas, where infrastructures such as a restaurant / bar,
a Clubhouse, a sport store or spas" [Visit Madeira].
Madeira Island Golf, Portugal © Visit Madeira, illustration
Madeira Region
Autonomous Region of Portugal, the
Madeira Archipelago, located 1000 km
of the European continent, is one of the preferred destinations for
holidays, sports
(
golf, surfing), tours and weekends from visitors from all over the world.
The archipelago has a total area of almost 743 km².
Beautiful Beaches
Nowadays, with its beautiful
beaches,
the economy of the archipelago is totally focused on tourism.
Funchal, the Capital of Madeira
The capital of the
Madeira Archipelago, historic city and great center
tourist destination in Portugal, is the fourth most visited city in the country.
According to the report recently published by Bloom Consulting, the fourth place,
considering its variables and including the overseas archipelagos, it is the city of
Funchal, on the island of Madeira, behind only
Lisbon, Porto and Cascais.
Porto Santo is an island in the
Madeira Archipelago, famous for its incredible beaches and for
to be, since 2020, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
The municipality of
Porto Santo occupies the entire area of this island, whose capital is
city of
Vila Baleira.
Porto Santo is home to some of the most incredible beaches in Europe, which is why
which is why it is a great tourist destination.
Learn more:
Porto Santo, Madeira
Holidays in Funchal
In a beautiful bay on the south coast lies the city of
Funchal,
the capital of the archipelago. Of indisputable beauty and pleasant climate of the Atlantic,
Funchal is the gateway to the
discovery of these paradise islands.
Madeira Wine
One of the best known wines in the world,
Madeira Wine is the great ambassador of this
region of Portugal.
Gastronomy
Lovers of good food will have many opportunities to taste the typical snacks and specialties
of the varied and traditional cuisine of Madeira.
Find out more:
Madeira Cuisine
Some distances
Madeira Island is located about 685 km from the coast of Africa (closer to Morocco), 973 km from Lisbon,
520 km from the island of Gran Canaria, and 891 km from the island of Santa Maria, the closest to the Azores archipelago.
Madeira Island, Portugal © Images of Portugal
Sports in Madeira
Madeira is also a paradise for
sports lovers,
with emphasis on supporters of:
•
Golf
•
Golf
Several other sports can be practiced in the archipelago.
Learn more:
Sports in Madeira
Nice weather
Temperatures in Madeira hover around 20°C most of the year. Including the water temperature
sea is 26°C in summer (17°C in winter).