The resort of Caniço de Baixo is a beautiful, modern, quiet and peaceful coastal resort with stylish villas, hotels and holiday homes. It is an ideal location for those who want a resort holiday, but away from the busy city of Funchal.
It has a good selection of amenities including restaurants, bars, 2 mini-market, 4 car hire outlets, souvenir shop and tourist shop.
The apartment is situated at the end of the oceanfront promenade of Caniço de Baixo about 15 meters from the Praia dos Reis Magos [Reis Magos Beach].
Almost all the local hotels offer indoor [heated in winter], and outdoor swimming pools. Most have Jacuzzi, sauna and gymnasium, health and beauty centre, massages, beauty salon, spa treatments. All hotels offer a Happy hour 18.30 to 20.00 with nightly entertainment – outside guests are made most welcome. The local hotels are also good for food and evening entertainment
The village of Caniço, with a shopping centre and supermarkets, is about 2km away. Funchal the capital of Madeira is approx. 12km. The airport is 13Km. A local bus runs hourly to Funchal, Caniço Village and other locations on the eastern side of the island. The bus stop is about 30m from the apartment.
On the sunny southern coast overlooking the ocean. One can see and hear the water lap on the sea shore. It has magnificent panoramic sea views towards the Desertas Islands.
Because the apartment is located in a designated tourist area, there are a number of very good local restaurants, within walking distance. All the 12 local hotels welcome outsiders using the pools and facilities. Some charge a small fee.