“Santo da Serra occupies a low plateau to the east of Madeira . It has its own microclimate and is often under cloud, rain or mist when nearby Funchal is dry and sunny. Despite this, wealthy city merchants began to build mansions here from the 18th century and the area acquired a reputation as a healthy summer resort.
Today it is best known by sports-loving visitors as the location of a fine golf course with sea views from the fairways and ine plantations reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands.” (pg. 108 – 109)
“Travellers Madeira ” (2001), Hampshire: AA Publishing
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