Les Suites At The Cliff Bay

Dining here is a running highlight reel. Avista delivers Mediterranean dishes with a sociable, sharing twist. Josper-grilled seafood, vibrant local produce, and just enough theatre from the open kitchen make for meals to remember, not just savour. Next door, Avista Ásia leans into bold Asian fusion: delicate sashimi, smoky wagyu, and dishes that balance precision with flair.

For something truly special, Il Gallo d’Oro raises the bar (and keeps it there) with two Michelin stars and a menu rooted in Iberian flavours and Madeiran ingredients. More casual moments are just as elevated. Grilled fish at the Blue Lagoon by the sea, or a sunset cocktail at the infinity pool bar, anyone?

Wellness here leans gently into the ritualistic. It's less about ticking off treatments, more about how you feel an hour or three later. Start with the thermal circuit: sauna, steam, jacuzzi, then drift between indoor and outdoor pools until you’ve completely lost track of time. It’s all very unhurried, as it should be.

The spa itself invites you to go deeper. ESPA facials are tailored to you (no conveyor-belt treatments here), while the body rituals range from tension-melting aromatherapy massages to full detox wraps designed to reset both body and mood. If you’re wavering, the hot stone therapy is a safe bet; it' deep, grounding, and quietly transformative.

For something more indulgent, the Spa Suite for two is worth carving out an afternoon for. An aromatic bath, side-by-side treatments, and time to simply exist with a view of the Atlantic await.

It's not just days here that stretch exactly as you like, you can choose your own pace too. Mornings might begin with Pilates or a tai chi session in the light-filled studio, letting your body wake up slowly while you breathe in time with the tides. Or perhaps a solitary swim in the infinity pool, where the horizon seems to dissolve, leaving nothing but water and sky.

For those seeking more tangible pursuits, the hotel has tennis courts and table tennis, while snorkelling from the private pontoon invites new experiences. Evenings drift in like a slow exhale: live music threads through the gardens, cocktails are poured, and the Atlantic glints just out of reach.

The thoughtful touches for families. A kids' pool, a playroom where imaginations can run wild, and seasonal activity programmes all make for a holiday fit for your mini VIP.

The pontoon. Direct sea access makes spontaneous swims part of the daily rhythm, because what's luxurious about being beholden to a shuttle bus timetable?

Letting nature do its work at the outdoor spa gazebo, where ocean breezes aid deeper relaxation.