Sustainability & Conservation
Protecting Nature and Maritime Life at Reid’s Palace
Nestled on the idyllic and rugged coastline of Madeira, Reid’s Palace stands as an illustrious clifftop sanctuary. Since opening in 1891, its connection to the ocean has been undeniable. Panoramic views of Funchal Bay and direct access to the deep blue Atlantic offer guests a gateway to its rich maritime heritage and biodiversity. In this coastal paradise, echoes of history intertwine with visions of future conservation and adventure.
Reid’s Initiatives
Reid’s Initiatives
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The VECLAM Initiative
Launched in 2021, VECLAM is a vital conservation effort orchestrated by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests of Madeira to protect the monk seals. The organisation enhances the monk seal’s natural habitats, assesses threats to their survival and engages local communities to protect this endangered species across the Madeira archipelago.
Visit our Botanical Gardens
While at Reid's, marvel at the Ocean from our iconic gardens. Watered by local levadas – a system of irrigation channels on the island that transport water from the high mountains down to the cities, our verdant spaces are nourished through these channels, built in the 15th century to support local agriculture.
About our water usage
At Reid’s Palace, we are committed to reviewing water usage and reducing water waste across the hotel. We have installed efficient water reducers in showers and sinks, introduced dual-flush valves in bathrooms and offer water fountains for staff to minimise packaging waste.
Local Sourcing
Our commitment to highlight the best of Madeira’s produce extends to our kitchens. By using primarily local ingredients, all of our menus are intentionally crafted around seafood and meat from the Atlantic and the Azores.
Earth Check Certification
Reid’s Palace is delighted to be working with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism.
This means that our properties undergo a stringent sustainability certification process rooted in scientific principles and centred on people.
EarthCheck is trusted by more than 1300 leading travel and tourism operators in over 84 countries and is known for the integrity of its standards, transparency of its systems and robustness of the science that it is founded on.