Hotel Quinta da Serra - Hotel Bio
The nature of Madeira is our home
Bio Hotel
The Essence of Hotel Quinta da Serra
In the lush green mountains of the island of Madeira, in Câmara de Lobos, Hotel Quinta da Serra Bio Hotel stands as a sanctuary of nature and tranquillity. Among monumental trees, its own organic production and untouched landscapes, this sustainable hotel in Madeira invites you to enjoy an authentic experience, where the island’s history meets contemporary comfort.
A Living Legacy in Madeira
In the higher areas of Câmara de Lobos, surrounded by the island of Madeira’s verdant landscape, Hotel Quinta da Serra – Bio Hotel is a historic property where nature, sustainability and memory coexist.
Founded in the 19th century by the British consul Henry Veitch, the estate became a place of agricultural innovation, contemplation and the introduction of botanical species from different parts of the world. The original manor house remains as a witness to that time, surrounded by gardens that have endured through generations.
Here, the past is not merely remembered… it is preserved.
Bio Project
Since its origin, Quinta da Serra has developed a project rooted in respect for the land.
More than 25,000 m² of the property are dedicated to Organic Farming. Vegetables, fruit trees and Sercial grapevines — one of the noble varieties behind the renowned Madeira Wine — grow in balance with natural cycles.
The hotel’s restaurant is certified organic, allowing each dish to be prepared with produce grown on the estate itself.
From land to table, with authenticity.
Sustainability in Action
The environmental commitment is reflected in concrete practices:
- Solar panels for energy efficiency
- On-site wastewater treatment plant with reuse of treated water for irrigation
- Reforestation with Laurissilva species
- Green Key award held since 2015
Preserving Madeira’s nature is not a detail. It is a responsibility embraced every day.
Forest Heritage
Quinta da Serra is home to one of the most significant private botanical collections in the region.
In the official survey “Monumental and Emblematic Trees of Madeira”, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment, 8 of the 12 classified trees in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos belong to this property.
They are living monuments over 200 years old, rare witnesses to the island’s natural history.
The Giant of Madeira
At the entrance of the estate stands a majestic Eucalyptus globulus, approximately 64 metres tall (the tallest recorded in Madeira).
With more than two centuries of existence, this eucalyptus has become a symbol of the property. Its presence commands silence. Its shade invites contemplation.
Some embrace it.
Others close their eyes for a moment.
It is a natural monument that seems to concentrate the time and energy of this place.
Legends of the Estate
Over two centuries, history has intertwined with imagination.
The Legend of the Emperor
It is said that Napoleon Bonaparte, passing through Madeira on his way to exile in Saint Helena, was visited on board his ship by the founder of the estate. Tradition holds that, out of respect and admiration, the consul continued to address him as Your Majesty when others had already begun to call him simply General.
Between historical facts and oral storytelling, the mystery remains.
The Legend of Eternal Love
According to tradition, a young woman planted the eucalyptus under the attentive gaze of the consul. It is said that from this encounter a silent promise was born, and that the tree grew nourished by hope and longing.
Some believe that those who embrace the eucalyptus at Quinta da Serra will carry eternal love with them.
The Legend of the Lake
There is also talk of an ancient mythical dispute that marked the place where a small lake now stands, adorned with tiled crosses. Seven days and seven nights of symbolic battle are said to have ended with the division of the waters — an act that sealed peace and protected this place.
Whether truth or tradition, the lake remains a symbol of balance.
An Invitation
Hotel Quinta da Serra – Bio Hotel is not just a sustainable hotel in Madeira.
It is a historic property, an evolving organic project and a retreat where nature, heritage and imagination coexist.
Here, the forest is the guardian of memory.
The land is cultivated with respect.
And the stories continue to be told.
Come and discover the estate.
Come and experience Madeira in an authentic way.