Monte – an oasis of calm and relaxation

A favourite area of ours for many years, Monte is 10 minutes from the centre of Funchal but feels like another world. Funchal is a bustling busy town whilst Monte is an oasis of calm. Often visited, this village is surrounded by gardens and has a beautiful church at its heart and this lovely Quinta.

It is believed that the climate at Monte has therapeutic qualities, true or not the atmosphere definitely lends itself to relaxation as does the Quinta with its traditional elegant style. Within the grounds is the original Chapel of the Quinta do Monte that has been meticulously restored.

The original quinta is where you’ll find comfortable lounge areas, a library, a games room and the cocktail bar, ideal for meeting fellow guests over an aperitif.

Connected to the main house is a newer building, with the guest rooms and  the lovely restaurant and its ‘winter garden’ conservatory, a delightful spot for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Dinner is waiter service in the restaurant. Gala dinners are included in our prices for 24 and 31 Dec and 23 Mar. On 31 Dec transport to Quinta Das Vistas for a champagne party is also included.

Getting there using the courtesy bus could not be simpler

You can use the facilities at sister hotels Quinta do Estreito and Quinta Das Vistas, including exchange dining, a courtesy bus will take you there.

Accommodation is in 36 good sized attractively furnished twin bedded standard rooms, 2 larger Superior rooms and 4 Suites that have a separate sitting room. All rooms have a balcony, air conditioning, cable TV, mini bar, hairdryer, free safe and some rooms interconnect. Guests in Suites can enjoy free soft drinks and beers in the minibar on arrival (not replenished).

In the gardens is a covered heated swimming pool with a jacuzzi and a Turkish bath, another great spot to relax. There is also a gym in the newer building.

" The cable car ride to Monte was great, with fabulous views on the way up, the toboggan ride was exciting but is not for everyone..."

Melanie, Reservations Prestige Holidays 

The Quinta do Monte, is an ideal place to start a levada walk, arrange horse riding or experience two of the three different ways of getting to and from Funchal: the traditional toboggan ride in a basket over cobbled streets or the modern cable car which is located moments from the quinta and takes you directly to the old town area of Funchal (a great way to view the sights). The third way, only slightly more mundane is by road. There is a courtesy bus to town and sister hotels everyday, except bank holidays. There is now also a second cable car to take you to the Botanical Gardens.

This lovely quinta is a firm favourite with our clientele.

We include a private taxi transfer – approx. 25 minutes.