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Hotel Orca Praia

Estrada Monumental-Praia do Arieiro
Rated 8.4 in 194 reviews

Hotel Orca Praia offers a serene escape in Funchal, Portugal, blending comfort with stunning coastal views. Nestled on a picturesque cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel features a relaxed ambiance that caters to both leisure and business travelers. The architecture combines traditional Madeira influences with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout the property.

Guests at Hotel Orca Praia can enjoy a range of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and direct access to a beautiful sandy beach. The hotel’s restaurant serves delicious local and international cuisine, allowing visitors to savor the flavors of Madeira while enjoying panoramic ocean vistas.

Moreover, the spacious rooms and suites are designed to provide a comfortable retreat, each equipped with essential amenities and private balconies that highlight the breathtaking surroundings. The friendly and attentive staff are dedicated to ensuring a pleasant stay, offering personalized service that enhances the overall experience.

Hotel Orca Praia is ideally situated for exploring the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Funchal and the broader Madeira region. With its blend of relaxation and convenience, it serves as a perfect base for guests looking to explore the island’s hiking trails, botanical gardens, and charming local markets, making it a thoughtful choice for travelers seeking a memorable stay on this enchanting island.

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Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
February
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 18
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March
 20°
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 22
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April
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 23
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May
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 25
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June
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July
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August
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September
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 25
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October
 24°
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November
 22°
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Funchal and near Hotel Orca Praia

Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church building in São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.5km / 0.95mi
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Madeira Printing Press Museum
2km / 1.2mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
Chapel in São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira
1.5km / 0.92mi
Câmara de Lobos lime kiln
Câmara de Lobos lime kiln
Lime kiln in Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
1.4km / 0.86mi
Sao Sebastiao
Sao Sebastiao
Church in Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
1.8km / 1.1mi
Forte de São José
Forte de São José
Fort in Funchal, Madeira
3.9km / 2.4mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
Church in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portuga
3.6km / 2.2mi
Jardim de António Nobre
Jardim de António Nobre
Garden in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
3.5km / 2.2mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
Chapel in Santo António, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
3.5km / 2.2mi
Lido Bathing Complex
Lido Bathing Complex
Open air sea water pool in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
2.7km / 1.7mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
2.4km / 1.5mi
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira
5.7km / 3.6mi
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral in Funchal, Madeira Island
4.8km / 3mi
Casino da Madeira
Casino da Madeira
Casino at Funchal, Madeira
4.1km / 2.5mi
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Art museum in Funchal, Madeira
4.8km / 3mi
CR7 Museum
CR7 Museum
Museum of Cristiano Ronaldo
4.3km / 2.7mi
Madeira Story Centre
Madeira Story Centre
Museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Funchal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Vicentes Photography Museum
Vicentes Photography Museum
Former photographic studio and museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.6km / 2.9mi
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Mansion and museum in Funchal, Madeira
4.5km / 2.8mi
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Museum in São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira
4.4km / 2.7mi
Santa Catarina Park
Santa Catarina Park
Park in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.1km / 2.6mi
Capela do Corpo Santo
Capela do Corpo Santo
15th c. chapel in Funchal, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Theater in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.5km / 2.8mi
Municipal Garden of Funchal
Municipal Garden of Funchal
4.4km / 2.8mi
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira Portugal
4.1km / 2.5mi
Quinta da Boa Vista
Historical estate, orchid garden and park in Funchal (Madeira)
5.9km / 3.7mi
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Campo Almirante Reis
Campo Almirante Reis
Former open space, garden and football ground in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Madeira Optics Museum
4.5km / 2.8mi
Zona Velha do Funchal
Zona Velha do Funchal
Old town in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.2km / 3.2mi
Jaime Moniz
Jaime Moniz
Portuguese politician
5.4km / 3.4mi
Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado dos Lavradores
Market in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.2km / 3.2mi
João Gonçalves Zarco
João Gonçalves Zarco
Explorer
4.7km / 2.9mi
Cristiano Ronaldo statue
Cristiano Ronaldo statue
Statue of the Portuguese association football player
4.3km / 2.7mi
Museu A Cidade do Açúcar
Museu A Cidade do Açúcar
Museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.9km / 3.1mi
Capela de São Filipe
Capela de São Filipe
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Igreja do Socorro
Igreja do Socorro
Church in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Quinta Iris
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
5.5km / 3.5mi
Funchal Cable Car
Funchal Cable Car
Gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal
5.4km / 3.3mi
Funchal
Funchal
Gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Mosteiro Novo
Mosteiro Novo
Cultural heritage monument in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Quinta da Paz
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
5.4km / 3.3mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo
Church in Funchal, Madeira
5km / 3.1mi
Edifício do Cabido da Sé do Funchal
Edifício do Cabido da Sé do Funchal
Building in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.8km / 3mi

What to do in Funchal and near Hotel Orca Praia

Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church building in São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.5km / 0.95mi
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Madeira Printing Press Museum
2km / 1.2mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
Chapel in São Martinho, Funchal, Madeira
1.5km / 0.92mi
Câmara de Lobos lime kiln
Câmara de Lobos lime kiln
Lime kiln in Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
1.4km / 0.86mi
Sao Sebastiao
Sao Sebastiao
Church in Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
1.8km / 1.1mi
Forte de São José
Forte de São José
Fort in Funchal, Madeira
3.9km / 2.4mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
Church in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portuga
3.6km / 2.2mi
Jardim de António Nobre
Jardim de António Nobre
Garden in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
3.5km / 2.2mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
Chapel in Santo António, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
3.5km / 2.2mi
Lido Bathing Complex
Lido Bathing Complex
Open air sea water pool in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
2.7km / 1.7mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
2.4km / 1.5mi
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira
5.7km / 3.6mi
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral in Funchal, Madeira Island
4.8km / 3mi
Casino da Madeira
Casino da Madeira
Casino at Funchal, Madeira
4.1km / 2.5mi
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Art museum in Funchal, Madeira
4.8km / 3mi
CR7 Museum
CR7 Museum
Museum of Cristiano Ronaldo
4.3km / 2.7mi
Madeira Story Centre
Madeira Story Centre
Museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Funchal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Vicentes Photography Museum
Vicentes Photography Museum
Former photographic studio and museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.6km / 2.9mi
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Mansion and museum in Funchal, Madeira
4.5km / 2.8mi
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Museum in São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira
4.4km / 2.7mi
Santa Catarina Park
Santa Catarina Park
Park in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.1km / 2.6mi
Capela do Corpo Santo
Capela do Corpo Santo
15th c. chapel in Funchal, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Theater in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
4.5km / 2.8mi
Municipal Garden of Funchal
Municipal Garden of Funchal
4.4km / 2.8mi
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira Portugal
4.1km / 2.5mi
Quinta da Boa Vista
Historical estate, orchid garden and park in Funchal (Madeira)
5.9km / 3.7mi
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.1km / 3.2mi
Campo Almirante Reis
Campo Almirante Reis
Former open space, garden and football ground in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Madeira Optics Museum
4.5km / 2.8mi

About Funchal

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, offers a range of experiences that reflect its rich culture and natural beauty. One of the highlights is the Madeira Botanical Garden, where visitors can explore a diverse array of plants native to the island and beyond, providing a peaceful escape with stunning views over the city.

Another significant attraction is the Mercado dos Lavradores, a traditional market that showcases local produce, fish, and crafts. It is an excellent place to experience the local culture and sample regional delicacies, such as the famous Madeira wine.

For those interested in history, the Museu CR7 is dedicated to the life and career of Cristiano Ronaldo, who hails from Funchal. This museum offers insights into his achievements and contributions to football, making it a point of interest for fans and visitors alike.

The Monte Palace Tropical Garden is another beautiful spot, featuring lush gardens, a museum, and a stunning view of the surrounding area. Visitors can reach it by taking the Monte Cable Car, which provides a scenic journey up the hillside.

Exploring the Old Town (Zona Velha) is also worthwhile. This area is characterized by its narrow streets, historical buildings, and vibrant street art. It is a great place to wander, dine, and enjoy the local atmosphere.

For those seeking outdoor activities, hiking the Levada walks offers a unique way to experience Madeira's natural landscapes. These irrigation channels create trails that lead through lush forests and along stunning cliffs, providing opportunities for both novice and experienced hikers.

Lastly, enjoying the coastal views from Ponta de São Lourenço is an excellent way to appreciate the island's rugged beauty. This nature reserve features dramatic cliffs and unique flora, making it a popular spot for walking and photography.

These activities provide a well-rounded experience of Funchal's culture, nature, and history, appealing to a variety of interests.




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