The gardens at QUINTA do Palheiro known not only for its diversity of plants, but also because they are considered the most beautiful gardens on the island. The gardens are located on a hill 500 meters above sea level in the Eastern part of Funchal. It is worth noting that for a long time, Madeira island was called "blooming garden of the Atlantic" due to the fact that due to the subtropical climate and fertile soil there grows many tropical plants and flowers that bloom all year round.

The garden is located on the territory that previously belonged to count do Conde Carvalhal. The garden surrounds the estate, which, unfortunately, closed to the public. The count of Carvalhal long lived in England. After his return to England he decided to plant a garden in the English style. Some of the trees and plants that were planted when the estate was owned by the family of Carvallo, can be seen today. On the project worked with French architect-landsaftnij. In the garden there is a unique Avenue of camellias, among these plants are very rare species. As the garden is planted with hibiscus and bougainvillaea, which bloom almost all year round. Lovers and nature-lovers will be interested to look at rosewood, Araucaria, giant Sequoia, silver tree Proteus, walnut, cedars, and Bauhinia. It is worth noting that Bauhinia widely cultivated because of its beautiful colors.

The gardens of QUINTA do Palheiro-Ferreira is also called the gardens of Blende, as in 1885, the estate was bought by count John Blandi, who continued to develop the garden. Was established rose garden, the garden was enriched with plants from South Africa, China, Japan and Australia. One of the most beautiful places is the lady Garden, the bushes in which hair is cut in the form of a peacock, sits on her eggs. On site lake with water lilies.