It was the home of Chu Cheng Bok, a legendary rags-to-riches entrepreneur who gave up the old iron of his bicycle repair shop for a fortune in tin and other business.
Bok created a profitable business outside of his bike repair shop.
In the meantime, if a lounge chair by the pool just can't compare, you'll have to follow in the wake of Columbus and dock on the neighboring island of Porto Santo, a popular day trip.