Hotel Sentido Galosol

Madeira , Canico

  • Couples Holidays
  • Coastal
  • Outdoor Pool
4/5
Inghams rating

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Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Canico at a glance

  • Portuguese
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow Int. (GLA), East Midlands (EMA), London Luton (LTN), Bristol (BRS), Leeds Bradford (LBA), London Stansted (STN), Newcastle (NCL), Bournemouth (BOH)

Included in your walking holiday to Canico

  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation

  • On holiday support and tailored advice over the phone from our Destination Expert

  • Inghams Digital Resort Guide included with things to do and useful information on holiday

  • Guided walks included (up to two per holiday, subject to availability)

About Hotel Sentido Galosol

Pool-side readers, ocean gazers and fitness fanatics will fall in love with the Hotel Sentido Galosol. Its a lovely property positioned right next to the cliffs of Caniço that's been recently refurbished to a lovely standard.

The outdoor swimming pool here is lovely, with a little bridge crossing over the centre and palm trees lining the pool, you truly feel on holiday but for cooler days you may want to head in to the indoor pool. The hotel is also very well known for its gym, which is one of the largest on the island. You can take part in exercise classes, try out the squash courts or even do a personal training session here (bookable and payable locally). There's plenty of activities to keep you busy.

There are a number of bars and restaurants at the Hotel Sentido Galosol. The Atlantis restaurant at the swimming bay Lido Galomar has spectacular views, you have the ocean right in front of you and the cliffs of Caniço to the left and right - it doesn't get more special than that (bookable and payable locally). For those on half board or full board, dinners can be enjoyed at the Ondamar restaurant where you can tuck into a tasty buffet with themed cuisines and live cooking. There is also the pool bar, Blue Bar (payable locally) that offers light lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the day or if you're heading to the swimming bay Lido Galomar then you may want to pop in for a cocktail or snack at the Capoeira Bar (payable locally).

Spa Ashoka 

The Ashoka spa allows you to truly relax and enjoy the facilities. The spa offers a relaxation area, sauna, steam bath and infra-red sauna or enjoy treatments (the spa, facilities and treatments are bookable and payable locally)

Additional hotel facilities: 

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Fitness area
  • Garden
  • Lounge area
  • Squash courts (payable locally)
  • Yoga classes (subject to hotel schedule, bookable and payable locally)
  • At the swimming bay, Lido Galomar you'll find Manta Diving Madeira (bookable and payable locally)
  • 2.5 kilometres from Canico centre
  • 100 metres to nearest bus stop
  • 12 kilometres to Funchal centre (there is a bus you can catch)

The Hotel Sentido Galosol is available to book on bed and breakfast, half board or full board.

Breakfast is a delicious buffet served from 8am - 10am.

For half board and full board dinner is at the Restaurant Ondamar which offers a daily themed buffet. If guests wish to try out the other hotel restaurants then you can receive a credit to use towards your meal and pay locally for any additional charges (booking in advance necessary). 

The hotels other restaurants and bars (payable locally, please note some are located at the hotel resorts nearby swimming bay Lido Galomar):

Atlantis Restaurant at the swimming bay, Lido Galomar serves an à la carte menu with a particular focus on fish, seafood and grill dishes.

Capoeira Lounge has a selection of delicious wines, cocktails and ice creams

Pool Bar serves snacks, salads, juices, cocktails and ice creams.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Vegetarians

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Board basis available: Half Board, Full Board, Bed and Breakfast

Twin Garden View Rooms are approx. 28m² and sleep two guests. The rooms offer a modern walk-in shower.

Twin Side Sea View Rooms are approx. 28m² and sleep two guests. The rooms offer a modern walk-in shower. 

Twin Sea View Rooms are approx. 28m² and sleep two guests. They have a modern walk-in shower and fantastic sea views.

Suites are approx. 68m² and sleep up to four guests (maximum two adults). They are spacious and tastefully decorated. These rooms are on request, please call to book.  

Single Garden View rooms, Single Sea View and Single Side Sea View rooms are available on request, please call to book. 

Bedroom facilities:

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning (centrally controlled by management)
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Mini-bar (payable locally)
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Cots are available on a request basis only and are subject to availability.
Additional information:
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No
  • No. of rooms: 125
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 3
  • Please note there is a tourist tax payable locally of approx. €2 per person per day.
  • Please note that some of the facilities and restaurants are located in the neighbouring Hotel Sentido Galomar and at the swimming bay Lido Galomar, these are in a separate building and around a three minute walk away with steps.

Hotel Offers

Offers are not combinable unless stated. Prices shown online include all discounts.

Early Booking Offer
book by 31 Jan 26
Early booking offer

Book early and save on selected board basis's for 2026 holidays.

Travel to Canico

Depart on: any day except Tuesday (depending on departure airport)

Arrive into: Madeira airport (Funchal)

Transfer time: approx. 15 minutes by private transfer from Madeira airport

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Travel by air

Flights to Madeira depart any day, depending on UK departure airport, except for Tuesday's year-round

Fly to Madeira from:

  • London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Glasgow, and Edinburgh

Transfer times:

  • Approx. 15 minutes by private transfer

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
3000km of walking trails across Madeira
Terrain:
Mountain terrain. Levadas can be narrow and require sure-footedness
More walking info

Discover Canico

  • A peaceful village, great for those wanting to escape the city
  • Wander down to the cliffs of Caniço with their beautiful ocean views
  • Catch the bus to Funchal for a day of exploring the city

If you’re looking for somewhere peaceful, scenic and effortlessly relaxing, Caniço might just be your perfect holiday. This laid-back village combines coastal beauty, local charm and easy access to nature. It’s quieter and more low-key than the capital, Funchal, but still close enough for a spontaneous day trip, and ideal for those who want to explore the island at a gentler pace.

Caniço is the kind of place where you wake up to sea views, wander down to the cliffs with a coffee in hand, and spend the day walking in the hills or paddling in the Atlantic. Whether you’re drawn by the famous Levada trails, tempted by snorkelling and diving in the crystal-clear waters of the Garajau marine reserve, or just after a sunny spot to read a book, Caniço offers a wonderfully flexible holiday. And when evening rolls around, you’ll find a small but lovely choice of restaurants and local spots to unwind in.

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