You arrive after a flight and 3 hours on the road. The first day calls for a gentle plan.
The first hour
Drop your bags, take a shower and go for a walk. Orla Bardot and Rua das Pedras are on foot from the centre.
The first afternoon
A nearby beach and a sunset is enough. Save the long excursions for the next day.
When you have the energy
Ask your accommodation for the nearest beaches and lookouts and pick one a day, with no rush.
For the way back
Book your transfer to Galeao too and stop thinking about it.