Palheiro Gardens
Jardins da Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
An English-style garden estate of the Blandy family, famed for its camellias and roses and considered one of Madeira's most beautiful private gardens.
Palheiro Gardens was originally the 18th-century estate of the Marquis of Carvalhal. In 1885 it was bought by the Blandy family, known for Madeira wine, who transformed it into an English-style landscape garden. The grounds feature centuries-old camellia trees, a rose garden, a sunken “Ladies’ Garden,” conifer woods and ponds, and a baroque chapel. The gardens are peaceful and far less crowded than the botanical garden. Admission is about €15, and there is a tea room on site. The gardens lie on a hillside about 8 km northeast of Funchal. Take bus 36 or 37, or hire a taxi.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Madeira Botanical Garden
- Cristo Rei do Garajau
- Funchal Old Town & Cable Car
- Mercado dos Lavradores
- Monte Palace Tropical Garden & Monte Toboggan
- Funchal Cathedral (Sé)
- Blandy's Wine Lodge
- CR7 Museum