Golf, Beaches and Levadas Walkings:
PALHEIRO GOLF located 10 minutes driving time from Pilar Studio, with magnificent views overlooking the town and bay, it´s an 18 hole golf course from 1993 by Cable Robinson.It is skilfully set within the gracious parkland of Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. SANTO DA SERA GOLF COURSE, was redesigned in 1991 by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones,who created a spetacular 27 hole golf couse in one of the most beautiful landscapes that nature may offer. It´s located in Santo da Serra, 20minutes driving away from Pilar Studio.
BEACHES-all around the Island, has been carefully created natural beaches;only 2kmt from the apartment,you can find LIDO MAR, PRAIA FORMOSA,BARREIRINHA,OR PONTA GORDA.In any of them, you are able to enjoy our sun and the green flags of our sea.If you want to go a bit far and leave Funchal,you are also able to find very good beaches,even with sand, like Calheta Beach.
LEVADA WALKING, are just wonderful trips along the inside part of the Island.
Testimonials:
--we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely studio;we highly recommend this charming well equipped and comfortable apt;it is as attractive as on the web site, ideal for 2 people, in a quiet area, away from hotel zone.
--holiday in this nice place has been most enjoyable;the studio is perfect; 5stars, looking forward to come back.
--it is as nice as in the pictures,very close to Funchal,and we spent all the time in the wonderful balcony.
--easy access to food, transportation especially to Funchal,warm and inviting environment, hospitality excellent.
--very welcoming, helpful owner, well appointed,panoramic views,good bus service nearby, shops and take-away.
--it is not adjoining other accommodation, set back from the main road, quiet;an excellent location to enjoy the delights of Funchal and the rest of the Island
--we found everything we needed in this very nice apartment, well looked after by delightful owners; 5 stars.
Testimonials:
--if you are looking for an extremely nice,well maintained and well equipped apartment, away from the crowds,
look no further; as a bonus the owners are friendly and helpful.
--clean, quiet,well located,wonderfully furnished, good price; 5 stars.
--Pilar Studio was exactly what I was looking for; everything I needed was there and it was beautifully furnished.
I loved the terrace, getting into town was easy on the bus; it was a true pleasure staying there; thank you !