RSSThe Quintas of Portugal were often references to a seat of governance for an official, civil servant or influential and wealthy member of society. The parallel of a Quinta is very much close to that of a Manor Estate in England - It is this definition that befits closest Quinta do Alto de São João today. "Madeiran Quintas", now associated with tourism of the highest quality and taking Madeira into the next millennium.
Quinta do Alto São João is located in the deep countryside of Funchal's south coast. As such it is great for walking, hiking up to the mountains and relaxing by the pool. There are a number of things that you can enjoy during your stay or visit to the Quinta, such as shore Fishing, Butterfly Catching, Bird Spotting, Levada Walking, Lazing by the pool, Sauna, Car tours, Village hopping, Parasailing nearby in Arco da Calheta, Ocean swimming, Surfing at Jardim do Mar and Paúl do Mar.
Quinta do Alto São João overlooks the village of Ponta do Sol from a high mountain shoulder called a Lombo. It rises a couple of a hundred metres from the village base.
Quinta do Alto São João is an accommodation with more than just a swimming pool and gardens. It also grows its own vegetables and fruit. There is a poultry farm and a nice collection of unique pigeons.
