Santo da Serra or sometimes, Santo Antonio da Serra, boasts of a good location in eastern Madeira as it is accessible to many of the islands most attractive sites. It is also close to Funchal and you can get a car rental in Santo da Serra for convenient trips to the capital.

Santo da Serra boasts of a 27-hole golf course, challenging because of hill areas. The golf club offers stunning views of Madeira and is itself beautifully constructed that it attracts many supporters.

Through a relaxing forest landscape, you can drive towards Portela via car hire at Santo da Serra. At this northern town, you can view the stunning rock formations at Penha de Aguia. You can also visit Quinta Jardim da Serra and the village of Camacha were there is a flourishing wickerwork center.

If you have a penchant for nature walks, then join the Levada trekkers at Madeira. You can drive to Ribeiro Frio for a walk through Laurissilva Forest or up to Encumeada in the mountains. You have to drive across the island for some of them but with cheap car hire at Santo da Serra you will be happily following the circuit of water channels in no time.

A stay at Santo da Serra means that you could enjoy your holidays like you were in the comfort of your own home but with fantastic Madeiran scenery in the background.