Palheiro Spa :
Due to open in the beginning of 2009, Palheiro Spa is located in a purpose-built building next to Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro; a small boutique property steeped in 200 years of history set in a world famous botanical garden. Madeira born and bred Architect Bruno Martins, integrated rustic elements with the use of natural stone to combine with the classic style of the 200 year old Casa Velha hotel. The treatment rooms will have their own private gardens which will draw upon elements from the Palheiro Gardens which form part of the surroundings.
The spa will comprise of; a hydro pool, treatment rooms, gym, sauna and steam-room as well as a juice bar and relaxation area. Offering results-driven skincare in a luxury spa package, with a range of therapeutic professional massage, Palheiro Spa aims to set a new standard.
Palheiro Garden :
The gardens at 'Quinta do Palheiro' are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there but for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal, the capital of Madeira. Madeira has long been called the ' Garden Isle ' and it seems that almost anything will grow in its fertile soil. In Funchal many tropical plants have found a home and the visitor can see Hibiscus and Bougainvillaea in flower almost all the year round along with Jacaranda, Spathodeas, Erythrinas and Bauhinias in their seasons. The Palheiro gardens are situated at about 500 metres above sea level.
Balancal Game Fishing :
Madeira offers some of the finest fishing grounds for Atlantic Blue Marlin. Fish close to and in excess of 1,000lbs are caught here more than anywhere else in the world.
Although you may not see the same numbers of marlin compared to other locations, the fish of your dreams is waiting just for you between May and October each year. Big Eye and Bluefin Tuna are also regularly caught with the average weight for Big Eye being around 100lbs. Wahoo up to 90lbs are not uncommon and make excellent sport on light tackle.
Whale and Dolphin watching on the MY Balancal
Take the opportunity to witness dolphins and whales first hand during a morning cruise along the south east coast of Madeira.
For more information, please contact the reception.
When: Wednesday at 10:00h
Price: 50, 00 Euros
