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Santo da Serra Golf

8.6
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Some of the holes at Santo da Serra Golf Club are perched over 2,200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views of Machico Bay. The course offers more than just a round of golf, it's an unforgettable journey through a botanical garden in the clouds.

Here, the emerald fairways and impeccable greens are framed by the dense, exotic flora of Madeira's mountains and the endless sapphire horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. This is a place where nature and the game of golf live in perfect harmony.

Located just 15 minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport and 30 minutes from the capital city of Funchal, Santo da Serra is also perfectly situated for exploring the best of Madeira. Whether you're looking to challenge your game on a championship layout or simply enjoy a relaxing round with some of the most beautiful views in Europe, Santo da Serra Golf Club promises a truly memorable and enriching golf holiday.

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Santo da Serra Golf

The club has three loops, making up 27 holes, all of which were designed by Robert Trent Jones, and the predominant characteristic is the severity of the putting surfaces. From the tees the fairways are relatively generous, but the greens are small, and their considerable slopes make putting extremely tricky.

Having hosted the Madeira Open every year since 1993, Santa da Serra's stock is continuing to rise, and is an essential part of any good golfing holiday to Madeira.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr.
Opened for play 1937 (1991 redesign)

Machico

White 3,136 metres Par 36
Yellow 2,890 metres Par 36
Red 2,613 metres Par 36

Desertas

White 3,105 metres Par 36
Yellow 2,863 metres Par 36
Red 2,534 metres Par 36

Serras

White 2,920 metres Par 36
Yellow 2,743 metres Par 36
Red 2,506 metres Par 36

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What Our Golfers Say

8.6
Very Good
13 reviews
Condition overall 8.4
Condition of greens 8.0
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.4
Facilities 8.2
Difficulty 66.6%
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

Heather

17 Jan 2026

Very Good
8.0

Poor hire clubs, which despite having been reserved were not correct. Men’s and ladies drivers were the same length and they wouldn’t exchange.

Phil

23 Sep 2024

Very Good
8.0

Fabulous courses and amazing views! Only shame was greens were very slow!

Robert

7 May 2023

Very Good
8.0

Very enjoyable

David

20 Aug 2022

Excellent
10.0

The course was in great condition the greens were true and very receptive There were very few people on the course possibly due to there being three nine holes The views on the two nines we played were beautiful will certainly return

Lesley

29 Jun 2022

Very Good
8.0

Good test of golf. Great views with some steep climbs. Greens pretty good. Enjoyed the course.

David

8 May 2022

Very Good
8.0

This course is slightly easier than the palheiro course a bit flatter buggy is required in my opinion as there is some distance between some greens and next tee very helpful and friendly staff.

Craig

22 Nov 2021

Excellent
10.0

Beautiful views, excellent fast and true greens, take a buggy you will need it .

Malcolm

14 Nov 2021

Very Good
8.0

Played 18 holes twice in different combinations of 3 courses each 9 holes. Enjoyed them all despite the weather affecting the fairways which are a bit barren in places. Greens are excellent. They encouraged us to stop half way (between the 2 different courses) for lunch, which was a nice touch given our 11:00 start. Lovely views. Very hilly so take a buggy.

Brian

26 Oct 2021

Excellent
10.0

Beautiful setting, pity we had bad weather for our first round and couldn't play as scheduled due to thick fog and rain. Club did allow us 9 holes on Saturday as part compensation. Definitely worth a re visit.

Ben

21 Oct 2021

Very Good
8.0

We played it twice. The first time we had a four ball in front of our two ball, who were playing as if they were in the Sunday final group at Augusta. Refused to let us through and seemed to revel in taking their time The second time was a breeze. Lovely course and challenging

Denis

3 Oct 2020

Excellent
10.0

Ian

17 May 2019

Excellent
10.0

High up in Madiera this course has 3 9 holes. We got to play all 3 nines. These courses are abit wider so more forgiving than Palheiro, it is a really lovely spot. Buggy recomended , we played on our as as a two ball. Club house , staff and restaurant all really good. Great value.Booked through YGT. Be warned though take your layers and waterproofs, even if it is sunny down in Funchal. There can be very different weather up here and cooler. We moved one of our days as it was cold and wet, the staff were very obliging. It was 19'C and sunny back down in Funchal.

Brian

2 Oct 2018

Good
6.0

Unusual is the best description of mountain golf !!

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