Island-Sity

The location is partly the reason that Quinta das Vistas has become a unique property on the island on Madeira. In a commanding position with breathtaking panoramic views and with easy access to the city of Funchal and surrounding villages, you will be very hard pressed to find a better location with such a wonderful mild healthy climate.

FACILITIES
The hotel offers a full range of facilities including a beautiful south-facing swimming pool complex with a heated indoor pool featuring a passage leading to a hanging outdoor pool that has a waterfall linking to a second heated outdoor pool. Furthermore, there are an ice chamber, Turkish bath, sensation shower, foot spa, jacuzzi, treatment rooms, fitness room, lounge, reading room, a piano bar with veranda and esplanade as well as the gourmet restaurant ‘La Belle Terrasse’, also with veranda and terrace, where guests can enjoy the pleasant Madeiran evenings whilst savouring the chef’s delicious and creative dishes.

In this classy Quinta, the small details really make the difference! From the moment of the arrival, when you are surprised with a private check-in in your room and a welcome gift, guests can expect a first class service throughout their stay in this unique hotel.

SPA
The blue Madeiran Sea, a warm breeze that whispers through the trees, a continuity with nature that extends through verdant native outdoor gardens to embrace a fine semi covered swimming pool and surrounding relaxation areas, while necks and shoulders are caressed and soothed by the whirlpool spa that offers lush views over the bay of Funchal.

An impossible dream? The CHANDRA SPA brings those sought-after qualities even closer, with a diverse menu of choice and several environments each inspired by DIFFERENT CULTURES and personalized to the lifestyle of each guest.

Based in a hotel that takes its visitors’ well-being seriously, guests will actually be able to spa-hop – sampling an Inspired Tropical Rain Massage one day, an Asian-inspired treatment the next day, followed by indigenous relaxing or revitalizing herbal body wraps and facials. The extensive menu includes a comprehensive spa golf program, a Mexican Hot Stone massage, sensorial shower, Hammam experience, group workouts, Yoga and Meditation and several other thrilling experiences!

GOLF
Guests staying at Quinta das Vistas profit from 30% discount on the green fees from Palheiro Golf Course and Santo da Serra Golf Course. Guests can buy the discounted green fees at the front desk of the 4 Quintas.

DINING
The Restaurant “La Belle Terrasse” at Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens, a gourmet restaurant with a covered and an open terrace offers you the atmosphere of the mild Madeiran evening with an outstanding view over Funchal. Add to this the delightful creative dishes from Chef Magno and you have the perfect recipy for a memorable evening.

The dining room has been decorated in such a way as to protect the original elegant architecture of the past romantic Madeira. Open for lunch and dinner. Further guests can enjoy dinner at Albatroz Piano Bar, sitting in the traditional manor house this bar serves the winter garden, lobby, veranda and terrace.

Pool-Bar - At the pool area creative and original snacks and drinks are served. It opens for light lunches in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying a unique panoramic view over Funchal and its bay. The Royal Tea or Coffee with fresh scones and various pastry can be served also on the veranda or terrace.

GETTING THERE Madeira International Airport (airportcode = FNC) in Santa Cruz is the main gateway to the region and is used regularly by the main European airlines. It takes around 1hr 30 min to fly from Madeira to any of the Portuguese airports and a little over two hours to get to airports in the centre of Europe. Madeira Airport is the largest construction project ever undertaken on the island. It used to be called Funchal Airport. Its runway has been extended from 1,600 m to its present 2,781 min length. The new part of the runway is built partially over the sea and is very impressive.

The modern, spacious terminal building has a tourist office, a residential tourism booking office, a post office, car rental services, travel agencies, exchange bureaus, a restaurant, bars and shops. It also has two Netpoints for free wireless internet access. The airport is about 16 km, a 15 minute ride, from Funchal.