Palm Blues

A private pool with palm-fringed sea views is a rare thing in Funchal, and this apartment delivers one alongside a covered terrace made for long, unhurried afternoons dining and sunbathing. The living room opens directly onto the pool terrace, and the main bedroom wakes you with Atlantic light and its own access to the outdoors. When you're ready to explore, the Lido Promenade is just around the corner, and Funchal's Old Town – with its picturesque cobbled streets and lively markets – is a fifteen-minute drive away.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area.
* This home is spread across two floors with stairs between, so it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair at no additional cost. You'll need to request them in advance.
* This home comes with two private parking space. The centre of Funchal is a fifteen-minute walk away, but is also easily accessible by nearby public transport.
* A key-card lift at the bottom of the grounds connects directly to the Lido Promenade – well worth requesting from your host on arrival.
*You'll have access to the on-site gym and swimming pool here. They're shared with the building's other residents.