Quinta da Casa Branca

A contemporary glass-walled designer haven, Quinta da Casa Branca was built \nto maximise the views over its spectacular lush tropical gardens, it provides \na peaceful retreat in the heart of Funchal.\nThis is a retreat where you can rest and relax and find quiet corners in the \ngardens filled with camphor, banana trees and Norfolk pines. Large, \ncontemporary-styled living rooms with modern art pieces are very tranquil, as \nis the accommodation with terraces overlooking the gardens.\nMadeira is known as the Island of flowers.For a good introduction to both \nindigenous and exotic flora visit the Botanical Gardens in Funchal, explore \nthe pretty hilltop village - Monte - with its tropical gardens and enjoy a \nride in the famous wicker sledges back to the city center.It is in Funchal \nthat you can find the main monuments, museums, churches, forts and buildings \nof public interest. Do not miss a visit to the Municipal Market and the Old \nTown, it has kept its original streets, alleys, squares and fountains. The \nsea is naturally, a great source of entertainment - from a simple dive to a \nboat trip, scuba diving, big game fishing or whales and dolphins watching. \nReturn to the hotels restaurant - The Dining Room at the Manor House - for a \ngastronomic a la carte dining.\nThe Quinta da Casa Branca is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.