Golf Courses in Madeira — Curated by Global Golf Holidays
Global Golf Holidays invites you to discover Madeira, Portugal’s island oasis where volcanic cliffs, lush forests, and Atlantic breezes create a dramatic backdrop for world-class golf. Our curated selection includes Palheiro Golf, perched above Funchal with panoramic ocean views and botanical charm; Santo da Serra Golf Club, a European Tour venue offering three scenic loops carved into mountainous terrain; and Porto Santo Golfe, a Seve Ballesteros-designed masterpiece featuring dune-lined fairways and a tranquil back nine. With year-round sunshine, boutique resorts, and direct access via Funchal and Porto Santo airports, Madeira is ideal for golfers seeking island elegance, strategic play, and unforgettable scenery. Our bespoke itineraries pair championship courses with curated stays, turning every round into a luxurious Atlantic escape.
Machico
CLUBE DE GOLF SANTO DA SERRA
27 Holes / Par 72
Sitting high above the bay of Machico, where the first Portuguese sailors disembarked, the Santo da Serra Golf Club offers the keen golfer an ideal spot to enjoy stunning views and beautiful golf courses. Having hosted the Madeira Open for 16 years, it has got to be a firm favourite when in Madeira. Whether its for competition for pleasure, those who play at Santo da Serra are always satisfied.
Machico
PORTO SANTO GOLFE
18 Holes / Par 72
This is the first course to be opened on the island and was designed by the great Seve Ballesteros. Featuring two contrasting loops of nine it plays a lengthy 7034 yards and is a course of variety, beauty and challenges. Set along the coastline, it provides superb views out across the Atlantic and the island interior. Rolling fairways lead onto undulating greens and with a number of water hazards, this is a course that really requires you to think about each shot.
Funchal
PALHEIRO GOLF COURSE
18 Holes / Par 72
Palheiro Golf Club offers golfers a superb layout that boasts views across the town and its bay while offering a great test of golf for all levels of golfers. Its 18 holes cut through rolling countryside within the Quinta do Palheiro estate while staying true to the architect’s original plans of a course that blended in with its environment.