Location: Occupying an
enviable position on Madeira's southeast
coast, the
Hotel
Galosol offers
spectacular views
of the Atlantic Ocean. The
quiet town of Canico de Baixo has
many hotels, a seafront promenade,
shops and cafes.
Near the hotel is a
bus-stop from which guests can take a
20 minute bus-ride into the island's main town of Funchal.
Facilities: Guests have
free use of hotel's fitness club.
Fitness classes and yoga classes are
available (small charge). The
Wellness Centre has an indoor pool,
saunas and Jacuzzi. There is also an
outdoor pool plus a seawater pool. Bicycles
are available to rent.
Meals:
The resort has three restaurants
including a casual pizzeria. Breakfast and
dinner are included.
Buffet
breakfasts include a variety of
breads, jams, spreads, yogurt,
cheese,
muesli, cereals, soft-boiled
eggs, freshly cooked scrambled or
fried eggs, omelettes and fresh
fruit salad. Breakfast can be
taken in the spacious Ondamar
Restaurant or (weather permitting)
can be enjoyed outdoors.
Dinners are
lavish buffets. The hotel
takes pride in its fresh, locally sourced
produce and offers daily meat, fish
and vegetarian selections plus
a variety of salads. Desserts
include many scrumptious
local specialties. To
keep the restaurant uncrowded,
reservations will be necessary for
dinners.
In the evenings the hotel often has
entertainment - perhaps a fado
singer or a folklore show.