& my 3 personal favourites are…
So, out of all the mentioned options, which ones do I recommend the most?
As for the beauty of the pool itself… Savoy Palace hotel is definitely a winner. I still remember the hotel pool’s tiny tiles made of different colors glistening with different shades of brown, green, and gold…
As for the entire pool area, spa, and solarium, I was positively surprised by the Cliff Bay Hotel. Such a nicely designed and comfortable swimming and sunbathing area with ocean access is not something common on Madeira. Not only is it a large, multi-story area, but also beautifully and comfortably integrated into volcanic rocks. It offers great views of the ocean, which you can even enjoy sitting in an outdoor jakuzzie. Guests can choose from many areas and have a lot of privacy.
When it comes to evening and golden hour swims – Savoy Saccharum Hotel in Calheta will be the best option. This pool is ideally located, so when the sun starts to set the pool does not get empty – quite the opposite. We can admire the beautiful, red, and gold sunset spectacle from the comfort of the infinity pool.
I am sure that the bottom pools of the Albatroz Hotel might also be a strong contender, but as I have not stayed at this hotel so far, I am not able to recommend them just yet. When it comes to all the top3 hotels mentioned above, I have stayed at all of them, all stays were great, and do recommend them all without hesitation.
Great article, thank you. Are any of these outdoor pools heated?