Sentido Galosol

Your Hotel

☀ In one of the most beautiful places in the south of Madeira in the middle of the quiet villa settlement of Caniço de Baixo, in the first row, about 30 m above the sea, lies the Sentido Hotel Galosol, only about 2.5 km from the center of Caniço on the climate-favored side of the island. To the center of Funchal about 12 km, to the airport about 8 km. It is part of a 14,000 sqm resort consisting of 3 hotels (Sentido Galosol, Sentido Galomar & Alpino Atlântico Ayurveda Hotel). The facilities of all hotels and the entire resort are available to all guests.

How You Reside

118 rooms (approx. 24-35 sqm), 2 master suites and 5 suites (all non-smoking) with garden view, side or direct sea view. Bath or shower, WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, minibar, coffee/tea set, TV, telephone, balcony. Bathrobe (approx. € 5/stay, € 25 deposit). New from 1.5.2021 Fitness Suite additionally with own fitness facility. Suites (approx. 37 sqm) with balcony, bathrobe, separate living room and WC. Master Suites (approx. 79 sqm) with sea view, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room and balcony. 1 handicapped accessible and 8 allergy friendly rooms (Ecarf certified). 3 elevators. WiFi throughout the hotel.

Dining & Leisure

Restaurant Ondamar (buffet or menu) with regional and international dishes and terrace. Also local, organic, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan cuisine. À-la-carte Restaurant Atlantis for specialties and pizzeria. 2 bars. Herb garden for kitchen and spa.

Wellness & Spa

Outdoor pool, sun terrace, indoor pool (approx. 28°C) as well as Finnish and bio sauna, steam bath and experience showers. Outdoor sauna (up to 4 pers., approx. € 10/room for 2 hrs.).

In the neighboring sister hotel Sentido Galomar 2 panorama saunas, infrared sauna and steam bath.

Resort's own swimming cove in underwater nature reserve with private sea access, seawater pool, and Adults only area (accessible by elevator or stairs).

Ashoka Spa (approx. 400 sq. m., open daily) in the neighboring Sentido Galomar, inspired by nature and the 5 elements, with massages, beauty and energy treatments.

Fitness & Courses

Qualified trainers will take care of you in the professional fitness club spread over 2,500 sqm: cardio equipment, multipurpose gym, personal trainer (approx. 45 € per hour), sports program with approx. 48 courses per week e.g. Zumba, Step, Spinning, Pilates (Yoga, Nordic Walking and Morning Jogging for a small fee). Sports hall, squash (rackets for a fee).

Free Time

In-house diving center with diving school (approx. March-December), own mountain bike station, kayak rental. Canyoning, swimming with dolphins and other outdoor activities bookable on site.

18-hole golf course Palheiro approx. 8 km and 27-hole golf course Santo da Serra approx. 18 km, 20% green fee reduction, golf concierge at the hotel.

Getting There

Collective transfer Funchal airport (about 8 km) € 17 p. P. ( return).

Nearby Airports
Madeira Airport (FNC) : (approx. 10 km / 12 minutes)

Additional information

Parking included.

Reduction for children: 2 adults + 1 child (0-1,9 years) 100%, (2-11,9 years) 1.child 100%, 2.child 50% on bed and breakfast, 50% bed and board.

Pets: not allowed.

Christmas & New Year's Eve

Christmas, New Year's Eve and Easter gala dinner surcharge at HB already included in the price shown.

Optional with overnight stay: Christmas (24.12.) € 83, New Year's Eve (31.12.) € 133, Easter (17.4.) € 71.

On request, Ayurvedic full board can also be booked at the Hotel Alpino Atlantico (approx. 300 m away, approx. € 36/day for FB on site).

Local tax for maintaining the footpaths along the levadas approx. € 1/day for guests who participate in levada jogging/(Nordic)walking.

Good to Know

Sustainability

Galo Resort Hotels Galosol, Galomar & Alpino Atlantico have been awarded the Travelife Gold Award (international sustainability certificate) and since 2014 the Green Key Eco-Label (eco-label for hotels that promote sustainable tourism). Criteria and objectives include reducing environmental impact, environmental and sustainability education of employees and guests, and consumption reduction.

A night under the stars - glamping at Lido Galomar (bathing platform).

Spend a night under the stars with the sound of the sea right in front of you - ideal for couples. A large bed and an open-air shower await you in the wooden cottage. You keep your room in Galosol or Galomar (for your luggage and clothes etc.).

Cost about € 60 per person / night with breakfast at Atlantis Restaurant (8-10 am), bookable locally subject to availability between June 1 and September 30 (weather permitting).