Quinta da Casa Branca

About Quinta da Casa Branca

A contemporary glass-walled designer haven, Quinta da Casa Branca was built to maximise the views over its spectacular lush tropical gardens. It is home to one of Madeiras best restaurants and provides a peaceful retreat in the heart of Funchal. This is a retreat where you can rest and relax and find quiet corners in the gardens filled with camphor, banana trees and Norfolk pines. Large, contemporary-styled living rooms with modern art pieces are very tranquil, as is the accommodation with terraces overlooking the gardens. Madeira is known as the Island of flowers.For a good introduction to both indigenous and exotic flora visit the Botanical Gardens in Funchal, explore the pretty hilltop village - Monte - with its tropical gardens and enjoy a ride in the famous wicker sledges back to the city center.It is in Funchal that you can find the main monuments, museums, churches, forts and buildings of public interest. Do not miss a visit to the Municipal Market and the Old Town, it has kept its original streets, alleys, squares and fountains. The sea is naturally, a great source of entertainment - from a simple dive to a boat trip, scuba diving, big game fishing or whales and dolphins watching. Return to the hotels restaurant - Casa da Quinta - for a gastronomic Portuguese a la carte dining.

Though the area of Funchal is extremely developed; the city is still a heaven of peace and tranquility. It winds upwards to mountains of tropical vegetation from the sea and the harbour, the concrete modern buildings,and the Quintas 1900 family houses. The flair of the town of Funchal is hidden right behind these estates of large gardens, banana plantations and vineyards. The Quinta da Casa Branca is not only situated in the residential area of Funchal but is also set amidst one of the largest private estate of one of the most traditional familys on the island. Its ideal location is a short walk from the newest center of the town.