Arrive on Madeira’s north coast, settle into a room with its own balcony and views of the Laurissilva forest or Atlantic, then leave with the island’s green slopes and sea as the lasting backdrop. Calamar Hotel is in the São Vicente area, with guest rooms spread across three floors. The setting lends a work stay a distinctly outdoorsy rhythm, while the hotel has an indoor heated pool with jacuzzi and sauna, three outdoor pools, and a spa and wellness centre for time between sessions. Its restaurant focuses on traditional Madeiran cooking, and the bar is a place for a cocktail as the sun sets. Beyond the hotel, the Laurissilva landscape draws visitors to levada walks, surfing, mountain biking and birdwatching.