Saccharum
Calheta, Portugal
Saccharum gives Madeira's south-west coast a distinct design hotel, with interiors that refer to the site's sugar-industry past. Its position at Calheta shifts the holiday away from central Funchal, while sea-facing accommodation and a spa encourage time at the resort. Choose it when relaxing by the Atlantic is as important as exploring the island. Plan transport for excursions and dinners elsewhere, and book the room outlook deliberately rather than relying on the hotel's coastal address.