Sentido Galosol

Madeira, Portugal

Sentido Galosol

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Very high recommendation rates
Sun terrace with pool and beautiful sea view
Luxurious spa area
Quiet location

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Galosol is the active hotel on Madeira: aerobics, fitness, kayaking, squash, yoga, Zumba - it's all there! The location directly on the sea and the beautiful view of the Atlantic are further reasons for the many regular guests.

Place

Caniço de Baixo

Location

In the southeast of the island
Quiet, 50 metres above the sea
To the town centre: Canico, approx. 2.5 km
To the town centre: Funchal, approx. 12 km
To the airport: Funchal, approx. 10 km
Bus stop 100 m
Aquapark: 15 km
Places of interest:
Cristo Rei: 2.5 km, Caniço Museum: 2.5 km, Levada do Moinho : 4.5 km, Levada da Serra do Faial: 4.5 km, Camacha (basket weaving): 7 km, Botanical Garden: 8 km.

Caniço de Baixo

Location

In the southeast of the island
Quiet, 50 metres above the sea
To the town centre: Canico, approx. 2.5 km
To the town centre: Funchal, approx. 12 km
To the airport: Funchal, approx. 10 km
Bus stop 100 m
Aquapark: 15 km
Places of interest:
Cristo Rei: 2.5 km, Caniço Museum: 2.5 km, Levada do Moinho : 4.5 km, Levada da Serra do Faial: 4.5 km, Camacha (basket weaving): 7 km, Botanical Garden: 8 km.

General:

Official national category: 4 stars
Number of floors in main building: 3
Number of accommodation units: 125
Payment methods: MasterCard, Visa
Car park available
Reception (24hour reception)
Car hire at the hotel
WLAN, in the entire complex

Restaurants:

À la carte restaurant Atlantis, traditional Madeira cuisine, 42 seats.
À la carte Pizzeria, Italian cuisine, 28 seats
Buffet restaurant "Ondamar": international cuisine, nonsmoking, with terrace, 112 seats
High chairs in the restaurant

Bars:

Pool bar with 59 seats
Capoeira bar 84 seats with great view of the sea

The hotel has 124 rooms and suites with sea or garden views. The rooms are located in the main house or the two neighbouring buildings.
All rooms have modern furnishings, warm colours such as orange or sandy tones and materials such as wood and wicker are reminiscent of the island's nature.
In addition, all rooms offer free Wi-Fi access and an interactive TV system. The hotel offers a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Baby cot (on request)
Disabled room available

Breakfast
Buffet

Half board
Breakfast (buffet), dinner (buffet)

Half board plus
Breakfast (buffet), dinner (buffet), water and 2 glasses of house wine or 2 glasses of beer or 2 glasses of soft drinks with dinner free of charge

Gala Dinner: Easter, Christmas, New Year's Eve binding surcharge per person (depending on season and organiser)

When booking half board: Dine around with the possibility to dine in one of the 3 restaurants of the Galo Resort (charge € 16)
All types of meals can also be booked for groups on request.

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Sport & Wellness

Fitness:.

Personal trainer available on request
Fitness room: cross trainer, weights/strength training, treadmill, cardio machines
Aerobics, yoga, jogging, Pilates, spinning, Zumba

Ball sports:

Volleyball court, in the hotel, reservable on request
Basketball court, in the hotel, reservable on request
Squash court, in the hotel, reservable on request, price per hour approx. 10,00 EUR

Golf:

Golfing (approx. 8-18 km) depending on the golf course , approx. 101,00 € Green Fee

Cycling:

Bicycle rental at the hotel (prices on request)
Mountain bike tours possible via local supplier

Riding:

Riding in 18 km in Santa Da Serra

Swimming:

Open Water depending on weather conditions Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean at Lido Galomar
Pool area "Ondamar" (aqua gym on request)
Indoor pool at Galo Active

Tennis:

Tennis court at 500 m in Cancio, price per hour approx. 15.00 EUR

Diving:

Diving at the hotel (own diving school "Manta Diving" on site)

Water sports:

Catamaran in 12 km in Funchal at the harbour
Yet ski in 12 km in Funchal
Kayaking at the hotel (prices on request)
Paddleboarding at the hotel (prices on request)
Surfing in 12 km in Funchal
Sea fishing in 12 km in Funchal at the harbour
Stand Up Paddle at the coast

Hiking:

Hiking everywhere in the surrounding area (Madeira hiking paradise)
Bar walks possible on request at the hotel
Walking maps are available on request

Yoga:

Yoga classes at the hotel
Yoga room, in the hotel, price per hour approx. 50.00 EUR, reservable on request
Outdoor area for yoga or other sports can be reserved on request

Sports groups:
More information on special group offers can also be found under the tab "Group Travel".
The sports facilities can be requested on request and according to availability from local providers or the hotel.

Wellness:

Ashoka Spa - Panorama saunas (Finnish and Bio), steam bath, infrared sauna, panorama relaxation room with terrace, herb garden
Massages, cosmetic treatments can be booked on request with an appointment. Further information at the hotel.

Pool

Ondamar main pool, fresh water, sunshades, sunbeds, can also be reserved on request for groups for Aquagym
Children's pool (outside)
Galo Active indoor pool
Lido Galomar seawater pool, sun terrace

Beach

While on holiday at Sentido Galosol, a lido with seawater pool, terrace and showers opens up direct access to the sea and the crystal clear waters of the „Garajau“ nature reserve.

Events & Trainings

Swing & Dance, all year

Roomtypes

		Garden View Room 28 sqm, garden view, twin bed, balcony: two chairs and table open wardrobe desk + desk chair lounge chair and pouf ,1 bathroom, shower or bathtub, WC, hairdryer, make-up mirror,hairdryer soap shampoo and shower gel dispenser, air conditioning (centrally controlled), services at extra charge such as: Laundry service, Pillow selection list, Minibar, Tea and coffee making facilities, Minibar chargeable, Safe, 1 TV (Flat screen, Smart TV 40" with international channels), Free Wi-Fi Sockets,Telephone, Kettle, USB 220V sustainability Waste separation basket Procedure for reuse of towels Reduction of water flow Toilet 1/2 water drain , Occupancy 2+1.
		Side Sea View Room 28 sqm, Sea view (side), twin bed, balcony: two chairs and table open wardrobe desk + desk chair lounge chair and pouf ,1 bathroom, shower or bathtub, WC, hairdryer, make-up mirror,hairdryer soap shampoo and shower gel dispenser, air conditioning (centrally controlled), services at extra charge such as: Laundry service, Pillow selection list, Minibar, Tea and coffee making facilities, Minibar chargeable, Safe, 1 TV (Flat screen, Smart TV 40" with international channels), Free Wi-Fi Sockets,Telephone, Kettle, USB 220V sustainability Waste separation basket Procedure for reuse of towels Reduction of water flow Toilet 1/2 water drain , Occupancy 2+1.
		Sea View Room 28 sqm, Sea view, twin bed, balcony: two chairs and table open wardrobe desk + desk chair lounge chair and pouf ,1 bathroom, shower or bathtub, WC, hairdryer, make-up mirror,hairdryer soap shampoo and shower gel dispenser, air conditioning (centrally controlled), services at extra charge such as: Laundry service, Pillow selection list, Minibar, Tea and coffee making facilities, Minibar chargeable, Safe, 1 TV (Flat screen, Smart TV 40" with international channels), Free Wi-Fi Sockets,Telephone, Kettle, USB 220V sustainability Waste separation basket Procedure for reuse of towels Reduction of water flow Toilet 1/2 water drain , Occupancy 2+1.
		Master Suites sea view, combined living/bedroom, 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, shower or bathtub, WC, bathrobe, hairdryer, make-up mirror, air conditioning, centrally controlled, minibar chargeable, safe, 1 TV (flat screen, smart TV), telephone, kettle, balcony
		Sentido Room 35 sqm, Sea view/side sea view, Queen size bed (160cm) facing the window, Balcony: Two chairs and table Open wardrobe Desk + desk chair Lounge chair and pouf ,1 Bathroom, Shower or bathtub, WC, Hairdryer, Dressing table, Make-up mirror,Hairdryer Soap shampoo and shower gel dispenser, Bathrobe and slippers, Yoga mat, Air conditioning (centrally controlled), Services at extra charge such as: Laundry service, Pillow selection list, Minibar, Espresso machine, Tea and coffee making facilities, Complimentary bottle of water on arrival Complimentary fruit on arrivalMinibar chargeable, Safe, 1 TV (Flat screen, Smart TV 40" with international channels), Complimentary Wi-Fi Power sockets,Telephone, Kettle, USB 220V sustainability Waste separation basket Procedure for reuse of towels Reduction of water flow Toilet 1/2 water drainage.

Group travel

Unique possibilities for groups:

perfect for groups of all kinds, whether friends, family or sports
Fantastic location in the middle of the underwater nature reserve
Green Resort Award
Luxurious spa with panoramic saunas
Outstanding social programmes in the area (canyoning tours, hikes, excursions, diving and much more!)

Perfectly suitable for the following types of groups:

Sports groups (rich sports offer)
Groups with a sophisticated social programme
Golf groups (green fee discount when purchased at the hotel / 2 golf courses within 20 min. drive, spa offers for golfers)

All information on possible sports can be found in the "Sports & Wellness" section.
Sports grounds and facilities can be requested from the hotel or the respective third-party provider.

Special offers for groups:

Welcome Drink (3,00 EUR p.p.)
Separate group check-in possible
From 20 rooms booked: 1 room free of charge
10% discount on spa offers
Table reservations at lunch / dinner for groups are possible
Walking maps provided
Cost of service bookable on request
Airport transfer to the hotel approx. 18,00 EUR p.p.
Special social programmes for Best Agers (60+) at the hotel: excursions, back exercises, morning yoga
Cooling of medicine in the room possible (minibar)
Disabled room
Massage room for physiotherapists available on request for sports groups

Special social programmes

Canyoning (approx. 4 hours), local provider

The canyoning tour is a real sporting challenge and will bring you closer to the exciting landscape of Madeira
You will experience 4 different waterfalls with different heights (up to 17 m), 2 slides and 2 jumps (optional)
Other even more exciting tours are available on request.
Tour for groups individually adaptable according to difficulty

Mountain bike tour (approx. 5 hours), local provider

Maximum 40 km route, mainly flat and downhill with stops at fantastic viewpoints
Lunch at a local bar
One of the best and most diverse ways to experience Madeira
Other challenging mountain bike tours for all levels of difficulty can be booked on request

Kayak Tour & Snorkelling (approx. 3 hours), local provider

Kayak across the dreamlike underwater nature reserve "Garaju" with beautiful views of the cliffs and steep coastlines of the island

Go-kart race (approx. 3 hours), local provider

Suitable for up to 10 people
Indoor go-kart track with timing for the laps and races between the respective groups

Whale and dolphin watching tour (approx. 4 hours), local provider

Suitable for up to 80 people
A relaxing sailboat trip with a good chance of spotting whales, dolphins and turtles
The sailboat is an original "Caravel", a wooden construction, 23 metres long and weighing 99 tons

Minibus excursion around the island (3 hours, 1/2 day or full day), local provider

Suitable for up to 53 people
An absolute must for every visitor to Madeira! In one day you have the opportunity to see the most beautiful places of the island.
Discover the diversity of the island in the west, east, north and south of the island

Stand Up Paddle (approx. 2-3 hours), local provider

Suitable for up to 6 people
Stand Up Paddle is a fantastic new sport that is great fun and easy to learn
Paddle leisurely along the shore and enjoy the sea

Levada Walking Tour (3 hours, 5 hours, 1/2 day or full day) , local supplier

Suitable for up to 20 people
Discover the forest, the "Laurissilva" and the hiking trails in Madeira.
Walk along the water channels called "levadas"
Breathtaking views over different parts of the island

Meeting & Conferences

Meeting & Conferences

1 meeting room for up to 180 people
Coffee break area by the pool

Meeting Equipment:

Beamer: 25,00 € per day
Flipchart: Free of charge
Whiteboard: Free of charge
Mobile sound system: 20,00 € per day
TV: 25.00 € per day

Conferences & Meetings

			Capacität
Room name	Size in m2	Space height in metres	Theatre	Banquet	U-Shape	Classroom	Cocktail	Other	Daylight	Air conditioning system
Sala Atlântico	274	3	180	80-60	60	80	180		yes	yes

Packages

Half day excl. lunch	Coffee as a welcome drink 1 coffee break with snacks unlimited drinks in the meeting room Technical equipment* Room rental (4 hours before or after)	90.00 EUR
Half day incl. lunch	Coffee as welcome 1 coffee break with snacks unlimited drinks in the meeting room lunch incl. drinks. Drinks Technical equipment* Room rental (4 hours morning or afternoon)	104,00 EUR
Full day	Coffee at the welcome 1 coffee break with snacks in the morning Lunch incl. drinks and snacks. Drinks 1 coffee break with snacks in the afternoon unlimited drinks in the meeting room technical equipment* room rental (8 hours, full)	160.50 EUR

*Beamer, screen/screen, flipchart

Lunch package (1 sandwich, 1 l mineral water, 1x fruit, chocolate) 6,50 € p.p.
Dinner buffet incl. 2 house drinks, mineral water in the restaurant Ondamar pr.p. 26,50€
Room rental without catering / technical: Sala Atlântico 50,00 € half day / 100,00 € full day

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