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Golf Breaks & Holidays in Madeira

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Look through our range of the best golf holiday packages in Madeira below that will be sure to satisfy even the most demanding of golfers. If you have any specific questions about the golf holidays you can go on, please do get in touch.

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Madeira Golf Holidays

Madeira, a rocky outcrop in the Atlantic off the West African Coast, is steadily making a name for itself as an up-and-coming golf tour destination in Europe among golfers looking for something different. Golf arrived in Madeira approximately 60 years ago, and there are now 45 holes of spectacular golf on offer to golfers in search of some well-deserved winter sun.

With a warm climate year-round, Madeira golf holidays are enjoyable any time of year! Madeira is an ideal location for a golf holiday in Portugal. For an unforgettable golf escape to Portugal, Madeira makes a perfect choice. With a range of golf hotels to choose from and popular golf courses, the choice is an obvious one!

With so much to see and do, as well as being an exceptional stay year-round, what are you waiting for? Visit our Winter Sun page for information on some of our great winter sun golf holiday packages!

Golf in Madeira

Madeira has a total of 2 golf courses, with room still to grow. Among this selection, there are certain favourites shown in our client feedback.

Santo da Serra

Santo da Serra, designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones, is a must-play course on your next golf trip to Madeira. All 27 holes career over mountain slopes and ravines, this really is a spectacular course. The annual PGA Tour’s Madeira Open has been played at Santo da Serra for more than 10 years, and the comments of the pros bear testament to this wonderful course.

Palheiro

Palheiro is located just a 10-minute drive from Funchal and was designed by the leading golf architect Cabell Robinson, a must-play course on your next golf break to Madeira. Here golfers must utilise their skillset to negotiate strategically placed bunkers, raised greens, and natural undulations. This popular golf course offers an invigorating challenge to golfers, despite being relatively short in length.

Golf Courses in Madeira

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Santo da Serra Golf Course

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Buggy Hire
  • Trolley Hire
Aerial view of a hole with trees and a lake in the background at Palheiro Golf Course

Palheiro Golf Course

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Trolley Hire
  • Buggy Hire

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Golf Hotels in Madeira

There are a wide range of fantastic golf hotels in Madeira. Pick your favourite accommodation from the options below, or click on View More to see our full range of golf resorts in Madeira

Aerial view of Casa Velha Do Palheiro

Casa Velha do Palheiro Hotel

  • 24 hour reception
  • Indoor pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool at Vidamar Resorts Madeira at sunset

Vidamar Resorts Madeira

  • Ideal base location for golfing in Madeira.
  • 5* service, food, and drinks.
  • Year-round mild climate.
  • Bike hire (extra charge)
Exterior of Vila Gale Santa Cruz with outdoor pool

Vila Gale Santa Cruz

  • Gym
  • Bars and Restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Our 5-star customer service guarantee

〝Usual excellent service from Golf Escapes〞

Usual excellent service from Golf Escapes in arranging our trip to Belek. Golf courses at Sueno and Cullinan were excellent. We have been to Belek for over 10 years at the the end of May / early June but the weather this year was exceptionally hot touching 40c! However we don't hold GE responsible for this!!

BE

Belek, Turkey — June 2024

〝Made a wonderful suggestion that was reasonably priced〞

Really good communications and seems organized and worked seamlessly for us to include another couple

DP

Algarve, Portugal — June 2024

〝Easy process form a knowledgeable team〞

An easy booking process followed by regular support from a knowledgeable team of golfers who are keen for you to get the most out of your golf break. This is our third year and I’m sure we’ll be back again!

MP

Le Touquet, France — June 2024

〝We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday〞

We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday, the resort, hotel and golf courses were fabulous (as was the weather). A great location which suited us all, the hotel was clean and the staff most welcoming and helpful. The food is great and lots of choices and as much as you like. The golf courses were challenging in their own way but in good condition and we would be happy to play both North and South again. All in all a great holiday and thank you and your team for arranging the trip for us.

J.P.

Precise Resort El Rompido, Costa de la Luz Huelva — May 2019

〝Brilliant service.〞

We have been booking with golf escapes for 20 years. We have always had fantastic service. They also advise if a course is due maintenance while you are there and suggest alternatives.

JB

Costa del Sol, Spain — July 2024

〝A Really Good Experience〞

They organised a bespoke trip for us. We didn't know the area but we enjoyed an excellent 4* hotel in a super, up market resort and played 3 brilliant golf courses. Transfers to and from the airport and to the courses was organised by them and worked beautifully. A really good experience.

Alison Stacey

Mallorca, Spain — May 2022

〝We can't speak highly enough〞

Just returned from two really enjoyable weeks in Islantilla. Though the hotel has been taken over by Hilton, the staff are all retained and nothing is too much trouble. Can't fault the facilities, the food, the clubhouse, and the three courses are a joy, (extra balls for hole 2 on the blue course). The whole holiday went so smoothly and we can't speak highly enough of the friendly help and excellent communications from Golf Escapes with all aspects of the holiday. Wouldn't bother to book with anyone else.

Gillian Miller

Islantilla, Spain — June 2022

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Top Madeira Holidays based on client feedback

  • Vidamar Madeira
  • Casa Velha do Palheiro
  • Vila Gale Santa Cruz
  • Vidamar Madeira

    Another luxury golf hotel in Portugal includes the Vidamar Resort Maderia, situated in an idyllic location on the beach front offering direct access. This modern resort is located in the popular region of Lido, and conveniently for guests here, there is an array of fantastic shops, bars and restaurants all within walking distance. Golfers staying here can enjoy a round on the Santo da Serra golf course. The capital, Funchal, can be explored for hours on end with its ancient streets lined with medieval architecture and quaint shops. Madeira golf resorts are like no other, if you are looking for a modern resort close to golf courses, then this is the place for you.

    Casa Velha do Palheiro

    An example of a popular luxury golf resort in Madeira includes the Casa Velha do Palheiro. This 5-star luxury golf resort lies next to the famous Palheiro Gardens and boasts unbeatable spa facilities to ensure the most relaxing golf holiday to Portugal to date! Conveniently for golfers in Madeira, the Casa Velha Palheiro hotel offers direct access to the fantastic Palheiro Golf Course for some spectacular onsite golf rounds.

    Vila Gale Santa Cruz

    Vila Gale Santa Cruz is ideally located in the center of charming Santa Cruz, a developed fishing village with an excellent selection of restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. A 15-minute drive will take you to the center of Funchal, and the golf courses of Palheiro & Santa da Serra are both within a 30-minute drive.

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