Golf

Santo da Serra. A round or two at Santo da Serra can give you the impression of playing on top of the world. A setting high above the Atlantic Ocean means that the views at the end of the long climb are breathtaking. Occasionally the views are lost in the mist and low clouds that sometimes envelop the area, but when it's clear there are few courses that command such a spectacular outlook. Santo da Serra has three 9-hole courses that can be combined to equal an 18-hole course. Use a golf cart to tackle the huge changes in elevation. Santa Antonio da Serra, Machico, Madeira, 9200-152. 291 550 100; www.santodaserragolf.com.