The Vidamar Resort takes pride of place on the waterfront, so there are views out to sea from every room.
Inside, it feels a bit like a cruise ship, with glossy décor and grand atriums.
Outside, palm tree-dotted gardens wrap their way around the property.Variety is the theme at this place.
There are five different restaurants, and activities that range from aqua aerobics to salsa dancing.
When you want to relax, pick from the long list of treatments on offer at the spa.A pair of infinity pools is found on the al fresco terrace, as well as a pair of smaller pools for kids.
There’s a bar for drinks and snacks.
Main meals are served at the buffet restaurant, and in the four themed restaurants that put sushi, seafood, Madeiran and Italian cuisine in the spotlight.
Work up an appetite with one of the 20 classes, playing squash, or in the gym.
For little ones, meanwhile, there’s an action-packed kids’ club.