Hotel details
Galosol is located on the southeast coast in a quiet part of Madeira overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and offers many fitness activities!
Where you are going...
Galosol hotel, the first active hotel in Madeira Island, is located in Caniço-de-baixo, on the south coast of the Island and only a 15-minute drive from the airport and the capital city, Funchal. Discover Madeira Island and enjoy an unforgettable stay in Galosol. The resort offers a unique active holidays experience with all the services and activities in a unique atmosphere that features stunning ocean views, a private bathing complex, a sports club and exclusive activities partners. Galosol is located in a quiet part of Madeira and the hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Madeira is known for its adventure activities, so try cycling, hiking, boat trips or diving, all of which the hotel can arrange for you. The rocky beach is about a 5-minute walk away.
Why you’ll love it...
With special areas for sports practice, relaxation and meditation, and an unlimited number of activities like diving, hiking, yoga, kayak tours, fitness group classes, among others. Sentido Galosol is the perfect accommodation for active guests that look for enriching and unforgettable experiences with unique ocean front views. Galo Resort consists of three hotels, of which Alpino Atlantico (Ayurveda) and Galomar (sports & fitness) are the adults-only resorts. You can use all the facilities of the sister hotels Galomar and Alpino Atlantico. Whilst Alpino and Galomar are adults-only, Galosol welcomes families with children. All hotels are beautifully situated on a cliff in a private bay near the Garajau Underwater Nature Reserve in the Atlantic Ocean.
Wellness, Spa and Health
When staying in Galosol, you can use the Ashoka Spa in nearby sister hotel Galomar. Cleanse your body with special detox treatments, recharge your batteries with energy work or get back into balance with an individual health programme. You can enjoy the view of the ocean from the panoramic saunas (Bio and Finnish). There is also a steam bath, infrared sauna, a hammam, a bubble bath, a panoramic relaxation room with a terrace and a charming, aromatic herb garden. You can also book beauty treatments. In the spacious fitness center located in Galosol you can do cardio on TECNOGYM equipment and strength training (possibly with a personal trainer). There is also a yoga and meditation room. In Galosol you will find an indoor and outdoor pool.
Holistic Activities and Sports
- in hotel Galomar: 70 classes a week (Zumba, step, spinning, yoga, Pilates, aqua gym and more).
Additional fees apply:- Cycling tours
- Canyoning
- Tennis (nearby)
- Guided hikes
- Water sports facilities
- Snorkelling
- Squash
- Horse riding (nearby)
- Diving (house reef with 4 diving spots and dive boats)
- Canoeing
- Bike hire
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Fishing (nearby)
- Golf (nearby)
- Old-timer tours
- Jeep tours
What’s on the Menu
There are 3 restaurants: the buffet restaurant 'Ondamar', the à la carte restaurant/fish restaurant 'Atlantis' and the à la carte restaurant/pizzeria 'Galosol'. There are also 2 bars, one by the pool.
We love
- The Active Club with its state-of-the-art gym and range of fitness classes to get your body moving
- The location is close to the capital Funchal with its old town, quaint shops and delicious restaurants to explore.
Good to know
- This hotel is child-friendly.