We went to Praia de Santa Bárbara beach. It’s not far from the hotel (about 15 minutes drive), has a large car park and is where they hold the world surf league. Like the rest of the island the beaches are quite untouched, so I’d recommend taking everything you need for the day including food water etc. however there is a lovely beach bar there that you can get drinks and food from. We booked our car hire for the week from our home country so we could pick up and drop off at the airport, not sure how much it would cost for three days, the price for a week was reasonably cheap from memory about $160 and that was peak season price. The hotel can book a car rental for you, otherwise there are lots of places at the airport you can pre book online for a good price. Have a lovely time.

The indoor pool is heated and has a section that has jacuzzi jets. I couldn't recall if the outside pool was heated although only a chicken like me wouldn't go in it. Many others went from one pool the other with no issue early May.

It was changed, and the window has a shade to cover it.