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June 24, 2024
We could not have been more pleased with our apartment at Palherio Village. The apartment had everything one might need for a stay in Madeira, with spacious bedrooms, clean and well-lit bathrooms, and a full kitchen, including a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Beds are on the firm-side, something to keep in mind for people who prefer plush-top mattresses. Views from balconies/patios overlook the ocean and/or Funchal depending upon your apartment. The staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. While not within walking distance of many restaurant options, the apartments are a quick 5-10 minute drive from the waterfront in Funchal. The village complex has several swimming pools available, although we did not take advantage of them during our stay. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with lots of flowering vegetation (at least during our stay in early-June). Palheiro Village is located a little east of Funchal, and thus accessing most of the island takes some driving. However, the entrance to the local freeway is just a few minutes away, and is likely easier to access than from somewhere in downtown Funchal. I would definitely stay here again should I return to Madeira!