Clubhotel Riu Garopa, Cape Verde

The ClubHotel Riu Garopa immediately impresses with its striking Moorish sandcastle appearance and the sheer extent of its facilities and grounds. This remarkable resort hotel is designed for total relaxation. Most guests will divide time between the vast sandy beach and beautiful freeform swimming pools. The elegant hotel interior features traditional art, stylish furnishings and design reminiscent of a colonial African lodge. Outdoor pools and pretty patios are surrounded by lush tropical greenery, swaying palms and well-maintained gardens. Reviews consistently praise friendly service and a choice of restaurants that includes excellent a la carte options and creative themed buffets. Relaxing outdoor terraces make for very romantic dining. An animation team lays on day and evening entertainment. Expect to find everything from dance classes and sports tournaments to live music and theme nights. The beach bar is an especially enjoyably venue. Guests are also free to enter the Pacha nightclub. A sophisticated spa centre offers a range of relaxing treatments. The surf school and dive centre have a good choice of courses for all levels. The Riu Garopa attracts a broad range of guests that includes groups of friends and couples of all ages. Children are also well provided for. An amazingly sunny climate makes for relaxed swimming and sunbathing all year round.

 

A superb beachfront position on the island of Sal: the best beach holiday destination in the Cape Verde Islands. Don’t miss out on the shops and markets of nearby Santa Maria. Excursions also head for the Buracona Caves and the Pedra da Lume volcano. A convenient 15km transfer from the airport.

 

Rooms are very spacious and tastefully decorated. All accommodation is equipped with air-conditioning, a ceiling fan and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower. Convenient extras include a mini-fridge. Standard family rooms can sleep 2 adults and 1 child. Slightly larger rooms can sleep 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Interconnecting family rooms are also available. Suites have a separate living room with sofa bed.

 

The impressive buffet restaurant is complemented by attractive speciality restaurants and a choice of bars. Plenty of opportunities for watersports tuition. A spa centre offers health treatments and relaxing massages. Facilities also include a hairdresser, internet access and hotel shops. Guests are free to use facilities at the neighbouring ClubHotel Riu Funana.

 

 Sports & Leisure 

Board: Holidays at the ClubHotel Riu Garopa are usually sold on an all-inclusive basis.

Children: A well-run kids club provides an imaginative range of activities for different age groups. Children have their own games room, playground and swimming pool.