Pestana Palms Hotel and nearby sports venues in Funchal, Portugal

A seafront hotel incorporating sensitively designed modern buildings and an early 20th Century aristocratic villa nestling among lush tropical gardens, the Pestana Palms is situated on the outskirts of Funchal. With light, contemporary decor and sea facing balconies, the guest apartments all have kitchenettes with microwave ovens and minibars, and come equipped with satellite television, direct dial phones, dial up Internet connections and hair dryers.
Guests can sip cocktails from the poolside bar in the sunshine or beneath the palm trees beside the outdoor pool, which has an integrated section for children; the beach is just a short stroll through the gardens. Inside, guests can work out in the fully equipped gym, indulge in a sauna, Turkish bath or massage and enjoy a game of darts or billiards in the games room. Onsite eateries include an ocean view restaurant hosting twice weekly themed dinners with live entertainment, a poolside bar and barbecue and a traditional tearoom in the old villa. Guests can have a coffee while browsing the Internet in the lobby, relax with a book in the peaceful library and enjoy drinks and snacks at any hour in the privacy of their rooms thanks to round the clock room service. The hotel incorporates a diving school and organises a range of excursions including boat trips, island tours and mountain walks. Funchal's botanic gardens, the Madeira wine lodges and the yacht harbour are all within three kilometres. The nearest golf course is five kilometres away. Madeira airport is 30 kilometres and a 20 minute drive away.