One of Matagorda’s most popular properties, the Costa Sal is a firm favourite with couples, families and friends alike. Combining apartment-style accommodation with hotel-style facilities, it’s ideal for a best-of-both worlds break – and thanks to its peaceful location, relaxation is a breeze.

The hotel is 450m from the beach. The hotel is 5.5km from Arrecife Airport.

Costa Sal’s Standard One Bedroom Apartments each feature a separate bedroom and living/dining area, along with an en-suite bathroom and a balcony or terrace. Each apartment also includes a kitchenette with an oven or microwave, hob, fridge, kettle and toaster; perfect for whipping up a family dish or two. Further facilities include a satellite TV, air conditioning (from July to September) and a telephone, with a safe offered for a local charge.

If you’re happier with cosier accommodation, there’s also a range of self-contained Studios available – along with Two Bedroom Apartments and Bungalows perfect for families and larger parties. Plus, independent holidaymakers will love the choice of Villas, which feature beautiful private gardens.

The hotel boasts a multi-purpose bar-café, known as Coopers, along with a fabulous restaurant, Zest. Offering a great choice of dishes for both breakfast and lunch, Coopers is the perfect spot to chill out with family or friends, or simply have a well-earned break from the kitchen. In the evenings, the Zest menu takes centre-stage, showcasing a range of fresh local dishes, including mouth-watering daily specials. Plus, there’s a weekly barbecue every Tuesday, along with succulent Sunday roasts, themed evenings and an exclusive kids’ menu. The restaurant team are also happy to cater for special diets – to enjoy dishes designed just for you, simply let the staff know in advance.

There are two pools to choose from at the complex – a fresh-water lower pool, and a salt-water upper pool which is heated toasty-warm in winter. There’s also a children’s pool in each area, and a handy pool bar serving snacks and drinks from May to October. Further facilities include tennis and paddle tennis courts, along with a children’s playground, games room, and live entertainment at the bar. Finally, to share those fabulous holiday snaps, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property – simply ask Reception for the code.