Estalagem da Ponta do Sol
MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
THE PERSONALITIES
Hikers. Photographers. Surfers. Travellers looking for a quiet, unique destination with the perfect view.
MOMENTS
Fresh and clear air. Living on the edge of the world. 180 degrees of Atlantic Ocean. Madeira sunsets. Falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves. Wandering through winding paths and gardens. Exploring something new every day.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
Anytime! May to October are the warmest.
COST
WHY STAY
Estalagem da Ponta do Sol is a cliffside design hotel on Madeira, the main island of the Portuguese archipelago comprised of four islands off the coast of Africa.
Enter the hotel by taking an elevator from ground-level to the lobby up on a cliff. Estalagem da Ponta do Sol has been converted from an old quinta and incorporates traditional architecture with modern minimalist design. Choose one of 54 seaview and gardenview rooms. Enjoy big panoramic glass windows. Take in the spectacular views from the infinity pool - with the village of Ponta do Sol below, and terrace hills, mountains and banana plantations in the distance.
Stroll through the property’s gardens where you can enjoy live concerts. Relax at the spa in a panoramic hydro massage bath. Try volcanic clay massage. Fall asleep to the wind and the ocean.
WHY WANDER
The main island of Madeira is a green, yet rugged volcanic island, known for its warm, subtropical climate. Hike to Cabo Girão lookout point. Climb Pico do Arieiro - Madeira’s third highest peak at 1,818 metres, where you can see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo on a clear day. Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the island perfect for a more challenging hike. Bike through the Laurisilva forest. Go surfing or kitesurfing in the place known as the Hawaii of Europe. Try canyoning. Enjoy year round diving in one of the deepest sea coasts of the continent. See the unique volcanic landscape from above by going paragliding. Visit banana and sugar cane plantations.
INDULGE IN
Local Mediterranean cuisine.
GETTING THERE
The hotel is 40 minutes from the airport, 25 minutes from Funchal (the capital), and 5 minutes away from Ribeira Brava Village.
*Photos property of Estalagem Ponto do Sol