Casa Velha do Palheiro News

Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Châteaux is proud to be certified with the Green Key distinction for the third consecutive year in 2026 🗝️💚 This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, sustainable hospitality, and the preservation of the natural beauty that surrounds us. Every thoughtful choice we make contributes to creating memorable guest...

The gardens of Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, will once again host Arraial Gourmet on 29 August, from 7:00 pm, for a unique gastronomic experience celebrating the flavours of Madeira through the creativity of some of the island's most acclaimed chefs. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the event returns with an...

When award-winning florist Joanna Whitaker helped transform a hospitality box at Royal Ascot into a spectacular floral display, her work received royal approval. “When Queen Camilla heard about the colourful floral decorations, she asked to see the box and said it looked wonderful,” Joanna recalls proudly. It has been a memorable year for the London-based...

Casa Velha do Palheiro and its restaurant Oxalis are distinguished in the Boa Cama Boa Mesa 2026 guide by Expresso. This recognition reinforces an integrated approach to the guest experience, where place, product and service are carefully aligned. It reflects a consistent vision across hospitality and gastronomy, rooted in the identity of Madeira.

The Oxalis Restaurant, located at Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, will host an exclusive four-hands dinner uniting Chef Gonçalo Bota, recommended by the Michelin Guide, and Chef José Diogo Costa, holder of a Michelin Star at Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel, in an extraordinary culinary collaboration entitled “From Ocean to Nature”. This...

Casa Velha do Palheiro has been featured by the prestigious The Telegraph as one of the top places to stay in Funchal. A mark of excellence that reflects the elegance and uniqueness of this historic retreat. ✨ What makes us so special?✔ Surrounded by century-old gardens for moments of pure tranquility✔ Prime location next to the renowned...

– Arraial Gourmet on the lawn of Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, bringing together Tradition, Innovation, Sustainability, and Nature – One year after opening its doors, Oxalis restaurant celebrates its first anniversary with the 1st edition of Arraial Gourmet — a unique event that combines contemporary cuisine, Madeiran tradition and nature, set in the unforgettable surroundings...

We are excited to announce that Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, has been awarded the Green Key for the second consecutive year in recognition of our ongoing efforts to protect the environment! Our Hotel Manager Cátia Afonso is a huge supporter of the Green Key Initiative. “This Award is a testament to our...

Casa Velha do Palheiro - Relais & Châteaux, is celebrating 220 years of history with the opening of an "Open Kitchen," marking a new chapter in its journey. The new kitchen, developed in partnership with Aquimadeira and Fagor, has been designed to offer a unique gastronomic experience. To commemorate this special occasion, two events are...

Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Châteaux has been awarded the prestigious “Grand Gold” prize in International Cuisine. This accolade recognizes the restaurant's culinary excellence and innovation, solidifying its position as one of the leading gastronomic references in Europe. The award was presented during the Tejo Gourmet Awards ceremony on June 21, where Casa Velha...