A magnificent course

The Palheiro Golf Course, only a 10-min drive from the town of Funchal, Madeira, offers beautiful views over Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the steepness of the land on Madeira Island, there is very little space available in which to construct golf courses. Palheiro has achieved the impossible and has been carved between thick exotic vegetation and a pine forest. This combination has resulted in one of Portugal's most beautiful courses.

Pleasant to play

Cabell B. Robinson, the architect of Palheiro Golf Course, made full use of the hilly terrain, with abrupt ridges, deep valleys and ornamental lakes. Players of Palheiro Golf Course will benefit from the numerous tees on each hole and the generous fairway widths.

Similar to St. Andrews and Sotogrande, Palheiro has been designed as a continuous course. Accurate tee shots are required here, and bunkers make it difficult to reach the fast and undulating greens.

Remarkable clubhouse

The Palheiro Golf clubhouse, perched 500 metres above sea level, boasts a spectacular panoramic terrace offering breathtaking views.

Adding to its prestige, the clubhouse made history at the World Golf Awards, being crowned World's Best Panoramic Clubhouse in 2025 and nominated once again for the 2026 award. A truly exceptional setting where outstanding golf meets unforgettable scenery!

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Par

72 - 18 holes

Length 6086 m

Difficulty Hard

Terrain

hilly

Architect

Cabell Robinson

Year

1993
Palheiro Golf
Rua do Balancal, nº29
9060-414 Funchal
Madeira, Portugal
GPS Coordinates
N 32º 39'11'' / W 16º 52'19''
Nearest Airport
Funchal

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