Madeira (Portugal)

Galosol was the first active hotel in Madeira offering plenty of fitness facilities ideal for those looking to keep active whilst on holiday. It’s part of Galo Resorts who also own Galomar (the adults-only hotel next door) and Alpino Atlantico (the Ayurveda retreat down the road) and all three share their facilities. But it’s not all about fitness here, you can also relax in the Ashoka Spa with the range of holistic spa treatments as well as make the most of the water front location, outdoor swimming as well as natural lido and diving centre.

Galomar is an ocean-front luxury hotel located in Madeira offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is newly opened for 2018 and is the first green eco-friendly hotel in Madeira that uses 100% self-sustainable energy. Part of hotel group Galo Resort, Galomar is strictly adults-only so it’s ideal if you want to escape for a relaxing wellbeing holiday. The Ashoka Spa offers relaxing holistic treatments, a yoga garden, sea-water pool and terraces which allow you to meditate or chill-out. Directly in front of the hotel is a nature reserve of Garajau which has it’s own diving school for those who are keen divers or want to give it a try.

Alpino Atlantico is a petite, adults-only hotel located on the beautiful island of Madeira with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The focus here is on the powerful healing of Ayurveda. The Ayurveda Cure Centre offers authentic treatments based on this ancient system of medicine, aiming to balance mind and body using herbal treatments. Yoga, meditation and Qi-Gong are high on the agenda and take place in the glass-fronted yoga studio. If you’re looking for an authentic Ayurveda getaway but don’t want to travel long-haul then this hotel is the ideal choice. You will leave feeling completely rejuvenated.