Porto da Cruz

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Penha D'Aguia - Madeira Island 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
Penha D'Aguia - Madeira Island 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
I took this in May on Madeira Island, Portugal! This is one of the most majestic sights I saw on this island paradise! Penha d'Aguia (Eagle Rock) is really impressive to see up close. It was even difficult to get all this in one photo. I need a better lens ;). I saw it after visiting a distillery in Porto da Cruz. Just a few meters away is this massive landscape! Porto da Cruz is located on the northeastern side of Madeira, definitely a picturesque part of the island! There was even some swimmers around where I took this picture. Everyone was having a good time there, either on the beach of walking along the pier :). There was other awesome views to the other side, as well. Incredible cliffs that seem to go on forever. And it was even foggy on that side, a big contrast to what you see here. I also think I saw Eagle Rock from another side, as well. And would love to return and see more views of it!!
Porto da Cruz - Madeira Island 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
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Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal
The price is SAR 1,362 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
SAR 1,362
SAR 1,434 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
Brilliant staff and lovely large rooms

Reviewed on 28 February 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

5 out of 5
15 Rua do Vale da Ajuda Funchal
The price is SAR 659 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 659
SAR 703 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Ponta ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
The service, the room and everything was just perfect, i do recommend and will go back.

Reviewed on 28 February 2026

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
Saccharum Resort

Saccharum Resort

5 out of 5
Rua Serra de Água, 1 Calheta
The price is SAR 766 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 766
SAR 815 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
Beautiful spot. Really beautifully designed hotel tucked in a corner with lovely views out to the ocean. Amenities were all modern and top quality. The food was fine. Our room was very nice, but the comments about no privacy around the bathroom area are very true. The service was generally very good, ...

Reviewed on 22 February 2026

Saccharum Resort
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Village Cabo Girao

Village Cabo Girao

4 out of 5
Rua 1º de Julho, nº 2 Camara de Lobos
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Camara de Lobos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
Lovely location, views, great facilities, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 27 February 2026

Village Cabo Girao
Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (481 reviews)
The kitchen appliances did not work and there was no air conditioning in the room. The staff were friendly and the room service left the space very neat and tidy.

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Florasol Residence Hotel

Florasol Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 306 Funchal
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (215 reviews)
We had a pleasant stay at the Florasol. It is nothing fancy, but the location is excellent (all services are within walking distance), the view from our room was nice, the room itself was clean and the housekeeping staff was friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Florasol Residence Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Sao Lourenco Point showing rocky coastline

Sao Lourenco Point

Explore the great outdoors at Sao Lourenco Point, a lovely green space in Caniçal. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Sao Lourenco Point

Machico Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Machico Beach during your trip to Machico? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Machico Beach

Santo da Serra Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Água de Pena at Santo da Serra Golf Club. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Santo da Serra Golf Club

Madeira Whale Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Madeira Whale Museum during your travels in Machico. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Madeira Whale Museum

Whale Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whale Museum in Caniçal. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Whale Museum

Pico do Facho Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Machico with a trip to Pico do Facho Viewpoint. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Pico do Facho Viewpoint