Galo Resort Swim Day Tour

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8 hour(s)

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Cane, Portugal

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Swim in the Garajau partial nature reserve

Pristine turquoise waters filled with marine life

Warm and calm environment ideal for open water swimming

Typical Madeiran lunch included

Garajau Marine Reserve Swim Experience Blends Open Water Adventure and Local Cuisine

A full-day aquatic activity in Madeira is offering visitors an immersive way to explore the protected waters of the Garajau Partial Nature Reserve. The experience begins at the Lido Galomar bathing area, a coastal access point known for its clear waters, dramatic cliff backdrop, and sheltered swimming conditions that create a calm introduction to the marine environment.

Guided by local instructors, participants enter the sea and begin an open water swim through a protected stretch of coastline where marine life thrives. The waters are described as warm and highly transparent, allowing swimmers to observe colorful shoals moving beneath the surface while gliding through a naturally sheltered amphitheater of cliffs and ocean.

After the first swimming session, guests pause for a traditional Madeiran lunch, offering a chance to rest and experience local flavors as part of the day’s journey. The break is designed to balance physical activity with relaxation, reinforcing the experience’s focus on both adventure and comfort.

In the afternoon, participants may return to the water for a second swim or explore the surrounding coastal area, depending on group preference. Throughout the day, experienced guides ensure safety and pacing, creating a structured yet relaxed rhythm. The combination of marine exploration, scenic surroundings, and regional cuisine positions the activity as a well-rounded introduction to Madeira’s coastal ecosystem.

Garajau Marine Reserve Swim Experience Blends Open Water Adventure and Local Cuisine

What's Included

Security
Personal accident insurance
Accompaniment of experienced guides
Snacks and water
Photographs

What's Not Included

Equipment
Accompaniment with kayak
Gratuities

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Based on 5 reviews

Thomas B.

October 24, 2025

We had an amazing time at the Sentido Galosol. It’s a nice short trip from the airport and also easy to access the city of Funchal by bus or taxi. The hotel is lovely and really clean throughout, including our room and was pretty spotless even the floors were really clean. The staff are friendly and helpful and it’s a really relaxing pace to be for the week (we went in October and was nice and quiet the three of us inc our baby. The hotel was quite baby / child friendly in terms of safety and the room was good with a cot provided for our little one and was safe crawling around. A few points for recommendations, firstly there was no baby changing room in the main part of the hotel, this is something pretty standard in most places so having to wait for our room when we arrived wasn’t ideal doing it in the quiet corner of the reception. Secondly the food options for the evening buffet are amazing as it’s not too much choice that would spoil the quality, but all we would say is one or two more vegetarian/ vegan options would be great. Thirdly, the hotel prides itself on its sustainability goals and it is really good at that, but what was a bit confusing was that there’s a great initiative in place called the Green buddy, which is a knitted toy that you hang on your door each morning to tell the maid that you do not want the room cleaning, but each day they chose to ignore it or made us think do they even know what the green buddy is or what it means? Even when I put the buddy and the do not disturb on a note was left saying we couldn’t clean the room, but the whole point was that we didn’t need it cleaning for that day. So just a bit of staff awareness maybe. The room was so clean we didn’t need it cleaning every day especially when we were napping the baby. Overall we would definitely come back again as Madeira is lush and peaceful. Thanks!

Suzanne M. Google

September 28, 2025

What an amazing hotel and location. It is a beautiful hotel on the coast, great dive school, gym classes, amazing sunrises and sunsets, bus to Funchal outside the door and the staff are wonderful. Looking forward to coming back.

M V.

September 24, 2025

Great stay in this Hotel. I can really recommend it! Professional, tidy and an appropriate level of luxury. Two small negative Points: -The door of our room was really not protecting from any noise from the street. -Holder in the shower was loose.

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