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Coastal resort with cliffs, pebble beach, and a pool overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Woman in light dress walks down wooden steps to beach with ocean view and tropical plants.
Woman enjoying sea view from hotel balcony with table and two chairs.
Infinity pool overlooking calm sea and sun loungers with umbrellas near a rocky hill.
Aerial view of a pool beside a beach with sun loungers and surrounding greenery.
Coastal hotel terrace with ocean view and lush greenery along a descending pathway.
Coastal hotel building overlooks beach and ocean under a clear blue sky at sunset.
A person in a yellow dress walking beside a clear blue pool with the ocean and sky in the background.
Luxury resort on green cliffs overlooking a black sand beach and blue ocean under a cloudy sky.
Woman enjoying a scenic ocean view from a cliffside balcony near a pool and beach.
Coastal hotel built on cliffs overlooking a clear turquoise sea and rocky beach.
Ocean view with clear blue sky and lush greenery framing the beach scene.
Rocky coastline with a bright sun and clear blue sky over a calm sea near a cliffside village.
Outdoor pool with clear water near the ocean and a sunny sky.
Curved outdoor pool with clear water overlooking the ocean and sun loungers on a sunny day.
Outdoor seating area with umbrellas near a grassy path and ocean view under clear sky.
Woman in green dress walking down wooden stairs by beach with trees and ocean view.
Bright restaurant with sea view, wooden tables, and modern chairs, ceiling fan.
Modern hotel bar area with ocean view and copper wall decor under warm lighting.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern chairs, small tables, large windows, and a person walking.
Modern hotel lobby with colorful armchairs, sofas, and bright lighting
Cozy lounge area with sofas, colorful armchairs, and patterned carpet in a hotel lobby.
Modern hotel lobby with marble floor, colorful armchairs, sofa, and reception desk.
Seaside hotel room corner with glass walls, white chairs and round wooden table
Modern lounge area with curved purple sofa, round green leaf rug, and ocean view through large windows.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, yellow bedspread, two chairs, and modern decor.
Bright hotel room with ocean view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony seating.
Bright hotel room with sea view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony.
Woman in white robe enjoying ocean view from balcony overlooking rocky coastline.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking a rocky coastline and blue sea under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with balcony, sea view, and woman looking outside.
Balcony with chairs overlooking the sea and coastal road from a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with bed, armchair, desk, and large window with sheer curtains.
Table with breakfast including juice, fresh fruit, salad, and pastries on wooden surface.
Gym room with exercise bikes, weights, and various fitness equipment on carpeted floor.
Bright massage table by a window with a sea view, soft natural light fills the room.
Cozy spa room with a massage table, towel, and calming green nature mural.
Massage room with brown table and ocean mural on wall.
Modern room with glass doors and a balcony overlooking the sea and coastline.
Relaxing spa room with massage table, towel shelves, and serene nature mural.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Orca Praia ****

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Location

The popular hotel with a magnificent view over the sea is terraced into the coast above the pebble beach of Arieiro. The island capital Funchal with its lively old town and many sights is approx. 6 km away. The charming fishing village of Câmara de Lobos is only approx. 2 km away and can be reached directly via the adjacent promenade by the sea. A free shuttle bus to Funchal runs several times a day (Monday to Friday).
Aerial view of a pool beside a beach with sun loungers and surrounding greenery.
Coastal hotel terrace with ocean view and lush greenery along a descending pathway.
Coastal hotel building overlooks beach and ocean under a clear blue sky at sunset.
A person in a yellow dress walking beside a clear blue pool with the ocean and sky in the background.
Luxury resort on green cliffs overlooking a black sand beach and blue ocean under a cloudy sky.
Woman enjoying a scenic ocean view from a cliffside balcony near a pool and beach.
Coastal hotel built on cliffs overlooking a clear turquoise sea and rocky beach.
Ocean view with clear blue sky and lush greenery framing the beach scene.
Rocky coastline with a bright sun and clear blue sky over a calm sea near a cliffside village.

Facilities

Outdoor pool with clear water near the ocean and a sunny sky.
Curved outdoor pool with clear water overlooking the ocean and sun loungers on a sunny day.
Outdoor seating area with umbrellas near a grassy path and ocean view under clear sky.
Woman in green dress walking down wooden stairs by beach with trees and ocean view.
Bright restaurant with sea view, wooden tables, and modern chairs, ceiling fan.
Modern hotel bar area with ocean view and copper wall decor under warm lighting.
Spacious hotel lounge with modern chairs, small tables, large windows, and a person walking.
Modern hotel lobby with colorful armchairs, sofas, and bright lighting
Cozy lounge area with sofas, colorful armchairs, and patterned carpet in a hotel lobby.
Modern hotel lobby with marble floor, colorful armchairs, sofa, and reception desk.
Seaside hotel room corner with glass walls, white chairs and round wooden table
Modern lounge area with curved purple sofa, round green leaf rug, and ocean view through large windows.
The Hotel Orca Praia is modernly and comfortably furnished and has a total of 128 rooms, reception, elevator, lounge, sunset bar and panorama restaurant with a magnificent view over the Atlantic. A paved path leads to a bathing plateau at sea level, bordered by rocks, with a freshwater swimming pool, 'Ocean' snack bar and sun terrace (towels for a deposit, loungers and sunshades included).

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The double rooms with sea view (without balcony) have the same amenities as the superior double rooms with sea view, but without a balcony. There is a small step on the way from the elevator to the room. (DM)

Spacious hotel room with double bed, yellow bedspread, two chairs, and modern decor.
Bright hotel room with ocean view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony seating.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, yellow bedspread, two chairs, and modern decor.
Bright hotel room with sea view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony.
Woman in white robe enjoying ocean view from balcony overlooking rocky coastline.

Superior double room sea view

The friendly furnished superior double rooms with sea view (approx. 28 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, cable and satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, rental safe (for a fee), Wi-Fi (incl.) and balcony. All rooms have a sea view, minibar/refrigerator, kettle and Nespresso machine (DMU).
Also bookable as a single room with a single bed (DME).
Also bookable as a Young Traveller Room at a special price. All participants must be between 18 and 29 years old (YTR).

Superior double room sea view type I

With the same amenities as the superior double rooms with sea view, this room category can only be booked with the meal plans Half Board (H) and Half Board Plus (P) (DIM).

Bright hotel room with ocean view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony seating.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, yellow bedspread, two chairs, and modern decor.
Bright hotel room with sea view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony.
Woman in white robe enjoying ocean view from balcony overlooking rocky coastline.
Bright hotel room with ocean view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony seating.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, yellow bedspread, two chairs, and modern decor.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking a rocky coastline and blue sea under clear sky.

Superior double room upper floors sea view

These rooms correspond to the superior double rooms with sea view, are exclusively bookable through schauinsland-reisen, located on the upper four floors and thus offer a fantastic view over the Atlantic. Guests in this room category receive the following special services: Minibar filled upon arrival, free use of the safe, and early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability) (XO2).

Superior double room upper floor type I

With the same amenities as the superior double rooms on the upper floors, this room category can only be booked with the meal plans Half Board (H) and Half Board Plus (P) (HOI).

Bright hotel room with ocean view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony seating.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, yellow bedspread, two chairs, and modern decor.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking a rocky coastline and blue sea under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with balcony, sea view, and woman looking outside.
Balcony with chairs overlooking the sea and coastal road from a hotel room.

Junior Suite Superior sea view

The Junior Suites Superior sea view have the same amenities as the superior double rooms with sea view, but are more spacious at approx. 37 m² (2JM).

Suite Superior sea view

The Suites Superior sea view have the same amenities as the superior double rooms with sea view, but are larger and have 2 separate bedrooms. The minimum occupancy is 4 people (SUM).

Bright hotel room with ocean view, double bed, two armchairs, and balcony seating.
Modern hotel room with bed, armchair, desk, and large window with sheer curtains.

Board

B&B/HB/HB+/FB/FB+

Breakfast and dinner in buffet form, with FB lunch à la carte. HB+/FB+: water/½ carafe of wine or 2 glasses of beer or 2 soft drinks per person are included with lunch or dinner.

Table with breakfast including juice, fresh fruit, salad, and pastries on wooden surface.

Sports Included

Table tennis and fitness room.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards and table football. Various water sports such as deep-sea fishing, jet skiing etc. directly at the hotel (seasonal).

Wellness

Bright massage table by a window with a sea view, soft natural light fills the room.
Cozy spa room with a massage table, towel, and calming green nature mural.
Massage room with brown table and ocean mural on wall.
Modern room with glass doors and a balcony overlooking the sea and coastline.
Relaxing spa room with massage table, towel shelves, and serene nature mural.
Spa area with a view of the Atlantic (open in the morning and afternoon, entrance fee). Wellness treatments (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Baby cot (subject to availability, included).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Parking (subject to availability, for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Spa
  • Fitness
  • Massages
  • Diving
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Young Traveller
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

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From Winter 25/26, the hotel will become an Adults Only Hotel and will only be bookable for guests aged 16 and over.
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Check-in is possible from 3 PM on the day of arrival. Check-out is by 11 AM on the day of departure.
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Please note that with an occupancy of 2 adults and a maximum of 2 children + baby, a separate baby cot cannot be provided in the parents' room due to space limitations. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only with 2 adults plus 1 child + baby is a separate baby cot possible.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Star excursion with hotel code FNC444 (request H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as per description (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description see below.
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Hiking combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Small dogs (max. 4 kg) on request!
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel (cash payment only). Changes are possible.
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Hotel Contact:
ORCA PRAIA
ESTRADA MONUMENTAL,
335 9000-236 FUNCHAL PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
PHONE: 00351-291-707070
FAX: 00351-291-763311
EMAIL: RESERV@ORCAPRAIA. COM
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Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you can overlook the bay of Funchal and then proceed to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the very bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns). Continue to Monte, where you will visit the church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you will have the opportunity to ride the traditional wicker sledges. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure in the direction of Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada – black scabbardfish – is caught). Continue via Cabo Girão (highest sea cliff in Europe at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, the road ascends to the plateau of Pául da Serra (1400m). Finally, it descends to Porto Moniz with its natural swimming pools. The lunch break is taken here. The return journey is via the north coast, passing through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, it goes up over the Encumeada pass (1007m), from where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Return to Funchal afterwards.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the midst of Madeira's laurel forest (Laurisilva), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue the drive to Santana, known for its thatched houses. The lunch break is taken here. Afterwards, proceed to Pico do Facho. Return to Funchal afterwards.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion leads us to the Botanical Garden after an approx. 1.5-hour Levada walk (difficulty: easy), famous for its approx. 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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The excursion days will be communicated to you on site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed to take place.
Subject to changes in the itinerary.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers to and from the hotel to the excursion region are included.
In the catalogue "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2024/25 on page 210.
In the catalogue "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2025 on page 210.

Season Note

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening dress).
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the stands at Funchal harbour and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 per person with your chosen room, using the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

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