Funchal · Madeira · Atlantic Ocean

Madeira,
with the ocean
always in view.

A cliffside hotel where every room faces the Atlantic and Madeira begins just outside your door.

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A different perspective

Discover Madeira.
Stay above the Atlantic.

Nestled between Madeira’s volcanic cliffs and crystal-clear waters, Orca Praia is more than a hotel — it is a front-row seat to the island.

100%

of our rooms
face the ocean

Your Madeira escape

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Sleep with the Atlantic outside

Rooms & suites

Wake to blue horizons, sea air and the sound of the ocean — every single morning.

The Orca Praia feeling
Between cliff & ocean

Your oceanfront escape in Funchal.

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, Orca Praia combines a rare sense of calm with direct access to Madeira’s landscape.

Spacious ocean-facing rooms, beach access below the hotel and sunsets that make staying in feel like going out.

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Guest stories
“The friendliest staff and amazing views helped make this one of our best holidays for a while.”
Robert and Diana
Robert & DianaSummer 2024
Beyond the hotel

Madeira is not a backdrop.
It is the adventure.

From mist-covered laurel forest and volcanic peaks to Funchal’s colourful streets, Madeira rewards curiosity in every direction.

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32°39'N16°55'W
Madeira from Orca Praia

One hotel.
An entire island within reach.

Explore Madeira from above. Select a place to discover what makes it special and how long it takes to reach by car from Orca Praia.

32.7° N · 16.9° W MADEIRA
Make Madeira yours

What to experience

Nature, culture and activities worth leaving your sunbed for.

Fanal Forest
Nature · 01

Fanal Forest

A mystical UNESCO-listed laurel woodland often wrapped in cloud and silence.

Funchal
Culture · 02

Funchal

Markets, gardens, old streets and a lively waterfront in Madeira’s capital.

Palheiro Golf Course
Activity · 03

Palheiro Golf

A spectacular course where mountain contours meet panoramic ocean views.

Celebrations at Orca Praia

Some moments deserve
an unforgettable setting.

Planning a wedding proposal, wedding, private celebration or special event? Avira Events works closely with Orca Praia to turn your idea into a beautifully organised experience — with the Atlantic as your backdrop.

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Ocean views
Beach access
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Live shows
Air conditioning