Alpino Atlantico
MADEIRA

Alpino Atlântico sits quietly above the Atlantic Ocean in Caniço de Baixo on Madeira’s south-eastern coast. While it forms part of the wider Galo Resort area, the hotel itself maintains a noticeably calmer atmosphere, with shared spaces designed for rest between treatments rather than social activity. Gardens, terraces and indoor resting areas are positioned to take advantage of the coastal setting, offering sea views and shaded outdoor space throughout the day.

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Facilities are intentionally simple, allowing the focus to remain on the Ayurveda programme. A dedicated yoga room is reserved for guests taking part in cures, alongside quiet communal areas where guests can read, relax or enjoy herbal teas. The overall feel is discreet and contained, supporting a slower pace during treatment stays.

​​The hotel’s Ayurveda offering is structured around classical Ayurvedic assessment and treatment, beginning with a consultation conducted by resident Ayurvedic doctors from Ashoka Ayurveda. Following this, each guest’s schedule includes individualised consultations and daily therapies guided by Ayurvedic principles. The setting supports extended periods of rest, routine and treatment activity rather than spa-style leisure or unstructured wellness amenities. Programmes may include classical Ayurvedic treatments such as Panchakarma, depending on individual assessment.

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Treatments take place in dedicated therapy rooms, with each stay beginning with an Ayurvedic consultation and followed by a personalised treatment plan. Yoga and meditation sessions are offered alongside treatments, providing gentle support to the overall programme. The approach is calm and considered, with daily routines designed to feel manageable rather than intensive, particularly for guests new to Ayurveda.

Dining at Alpino Atlântico is based around a vegetarian buffet served in the Ayurveda restaurant, available only to guests on the hotel’s full-board meal plan. Meals are offered at set times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and reflect the outcomes of the Ayurvedic doctor’s consultation completed early in the stay. The menu is drawn from fresh, organic, seasonal produce grown on Madeira, with dishes presented according to the three dosha types identified by the Ayurveda team.

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Food is prepared on site and served buffet-style; guests are advised to take meals at the scheduled times rather than storing them for later. While the overall approach to dining is rooted in Ayurvedic principles, the description here focuses on the nature, timing and source of the food rather than health or outcome-based language.

• A rare example of a dedicated Ayurveda cure centre in Europe, with a clear focus on traditional practice rather than spa wellness

• Collaboration with Ashoka Ayurveda, bringing continuity, structure and experienced Ayurvedic practitioners on site

• A quiet, adults-only setting that supports rest and routine throughout the stay

• ​Access to facilities within the Sentido Galosol and Sentido Galomar at Galo Resort, offering optional use of swimming areas and coastal facilities without disrupting the core Ayurveda focus

• Travellers seeking traditional, doctor-led Ayurveda, rather than a spa or lifestyle retreat

• Guests who are comfortable following a set daily structure during their stay

• Those looking for a quiet, contained environment with minimal external distractions

• Solo travellers who value routine, privacy and a calm atmosphere

• Guests interested in Ayurveda as a primary reason for travel, not as an add-on to a beach holiday