Hotel Porto Santo

Not many visitors make it to the island of Porto Santo, which is a shame because this little slice of paradise is an amazing spot to just be – doing nothing more strenuous than hiking to a traditional wooden windmill, swimming in the turquoise waters, or exploring the haunts of Christopher Columbus. Such tranquillity begs an equally tranquil hotel, and the Porto Santo is it. With 94 modern, bright rooms set in white buildings around a pretty pool and a beach dotted with thatched umbrellas, it’s an idyllic spot – and given the spa, restaurant and secluded balconies, one you may find hard to leave.