A curtain of mountains is the backdrop to this hotel, while out the front a carpet of sand unrolls all the way to Vila Baleira.
It’s a lovely, albeit 45-minute, walk there or you can take the courtesy bus, which takes 5.Two super-sized pools snake their way past Balinese beds and an al fresco whirlpool.
The restaurant scene includes an Italian place, and the bar is all geared up for sunset.
Plus, there's access to the Pestana Colombos Premium Club next door.The hotel is just steps from the beach, with an adults-only indoor pool and two outdoor lagoon-style pools, so there’s plenty of places to take a dip, chill out and relax.
If you’d like to treat yourself, the modern and stylish wellness centre offers a variety of treatments.
You’ll be spoilt for choice at meal times, with a buffet and two à la carte restaurants to tempt you.