The road north from Funchal loses signal past Boaventura, inside a stretch of Laurissilva forest twenty-five million years old; at the end of it is a vineyard that sat abandoned two decades before anyone thought to save it. Terrabona Nature & Vineyards grew up around that vineyard, on Quinta do Cardo, cork and vine hedging the villas, the sea close enough to hear. Adults only, and a cellar already carrying medals from London. For anyone who wants a week measured in wine glasses and forest quiet, not itineraries.
Grape seed oil turns up everywhere here — pressed from the estate's own harvest, it scents the biosauna steam alongside fresh eucalyptus, then reappears worked into skin during Friday massages. Four villas only, which is why the infinity pool by the vineyard never feels shared, its water run through Hijau stone and a pinch of salt until it reads more like a spring than a pool. The rooms were decorated by the same local artists and artisans who first painted the wine labels, one window opening onto rows of Arnsburger vines, another onto the dark wall of the Laurissilva forest. There is a telescope for the vineyard's own dark sky, and sticks left by the door for the trails behind the house. Maria and Marco, who inherited a vineyard they never asked for, still cook the Monday dinner themselves.
Terrabona Nature & Vineyards sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, written at en.terrabonawine.com, and read there on 11 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Each villa opens almost entirely to the valley through sliding glass, so morning begins with the vines and the sea rather than a wall. Vertical timber battens filter the light and keep the room private, while the dark stone and warm wood inside echo the terraces outside. Step out and a small lawn, a parasol and a café table wait on the grass, with the water shining far below.
Terrabona is a working vineyard first, its rows climbing the Cardo Valley on hand-built stone terraces that have shaped this coast for generations. The grapes become the estate's own wines, poured at tastings for guests, and the valley itself keeps falling until it meets the Atlantic. Roses mark the ends of the rows, and the green mountains stand close on every side.
SaunaThemed dinnersThermal bathsWater sportsYogaBike tours (off-site)Cycling (off-site)Diving (off-site)Fishing (off-site)Hiking (off-site)Snorkelling (off-site)Walking tours (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26 · 2 adults
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Words cannot describe the amazing experience we’ve had. The winery/resort is situated in a beautiful valley with views of the mountains and sea. Marco and Maria were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond to make...
Si vous avez rêver d une villa immergée dans la nature entre mer et montagne , Marco l a fait . De plus le vin issue des vignes qui bordent les villas est excellent Difficile alors de quitter cet endroit hors du temps
We recently enjoyed six wonderful nights at Terrabona Nature & Vineyards in Madeira. Nestled in the heart of Laurissilva Forest, this secluded villa offers a paradise-like atmosphere. The winding roads leading to it...
We recently stayed here in late October 2023 for five nights (Sunday-Friday) and had a wonderful time. This is a very special place. If you really want to immerse yourself in the nature of Madeira, Terrabonna will...
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Tranquil Oasis Amidst Nature
Luxurious Accommodations: Terrabona Nature & Vineyards, located in Boaventura, offers well-equipped guest rooms with modern amenities including a fridge, oven, and coffee machine.
Relaxation and Recreation: Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool, sauna, or hammam. For the more active, hiking and cycling opportunities abound, with bike hire available on-site.
Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or soak up the sun on the terrace while enjoying room service.
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Terrabona Nature & Vineyards. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
Dinner moves to the rooftop most Thursdays — a gastronomic menu of Madeira and Portuguese dishes, mostly fish and vegetable cooking, poured against three wines from the Terrabona Família range. Wear white if you have it; when the weather turns, the table simply moves back to the welcome hall.
Maria and Marco host dinner themselves on Monday nights in the welcome hall, a fish-and-vegetarian menu poured against three of the estate's own wines, including a Madeira sweet wine kept for the occasion.
Booked in one-hour slots from four in the afternoon, the Calhau massage and the body scrub both use grape seed oil pressed on the estate, chosen for what it does for skin rather than as an afterthought. Minimum two people per booking.
Ask for the telescope and someone will set it up for you; the valley keeps its light low enough that the vineyard rows make a genuine dark-sky spot after dinner. Binoculars and a bird guide sit in the villa for anyone who wakes early instead.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Terrabona Nature & Vineyards, a vineyard retreat in Boaventura, Portugal, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 11 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Terrabona Nature & Vineyards is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Terrabona Nature & Vineyards is a vineyard retreat in Boaventura, Portugal. Its own site is https://en.terrabonawine.com/.
Check-in at Terrabona Nature & Vineyards is from 03 PM and check-out is by 12 PM, as the house lists them.
No — Terrabona Nature & Vineyards lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
