Famous for Camellias, the variety of plants and the beauty of their hillside setting. The Palheiro Gardens - famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there, but for the beauty of their hillside setting, the gardens form a rich collection of plants from so many different parts of the world, gathered together over a period of 180 years or so. These private gardens are open to the public weekdays and attract over 40.000 visitors per year.
Casa Velha do Palheiro, a 5-star country-house hotel on Madeira Island, has been awarded the prestigious Garden Trophy at the annual Relais & Châteaux World Awards.
Visit the website here: www.palheiroestate.com
