Quiet escape in sunny Funchal
Take a break from the daily grind with a stay at the Quinta Perestrello. The hotel is just a 20-minute walk from Funchal’s fabulous old town, and a 10-minute wander will take you to a lido and the seafront.
Tuck into a delicious meal at the hotel’s conservatory restaurant, where you can dine al fresco. There’s a big buffet spread with continental and cooked dishes for breakfast. If you start to feel peckish between meals, there are plenty of snacks and light bites up for grabs. In the evening, the bar is the perfect place to relax – take advantage of happy hour with a couple of cocktails. For dinner, there are many local restaurants within minutes of the hotel.
Days here are best spent chilling out by the pool, which is edged by loungers and parasols. If you fancy a change of scenery, take a visit to Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens – here you can relax in the spa, treat yourself to a soothing massage, and soak in the bubbling waters of the Jacuzzi. There’s also a relaxation room with panoramic views over the gardens.
Rooms are traditionally decorated with warm tones and simple furnishings. They come complete with air conditioning, a TV, a hairdryer, and a safe. You can also opt for a room with a balcony overlooking the pool and the well-manicured gardens.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Breakfast room
Entertainment
- Outdoor pool
Find out more about Funchal
Madeira’s capital city spills down the hillside in a sea of terracotta rooftops, fronted by the Atlantic Ocean below. A popular destination for cruise liners, most passengers head up from the port and along the seafront promenade, which ticks off open-air cafes and bars, and comes with a string of street performers and market sellers. It’s also where you’ll find a statue and museum dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo, the star footballer native to the island. In the town itself,