The Roca Mar Hotel is built into the side of a cliff, so you get sea views from almost every vantage point.
There’s a free bus that shuttles guests to Funchal three times a day, every day except Sunday.Rooms are simple and stylish, with dark-wood furniture and fabrics the colour of the sand and the sea.
They all come with mod-cons like flatscreen TVs and air-con, plus a balcony to relax on after a day in the sun.You’ll find the pool on a jetty that juts out into the sea, while sunbathing terraces are built into the side of the cliff.
You can sit down for a feast at the restaurant.
Roca Mar also joins forces with the Royal Orchid Hotel next door to offer up a diving centre, a spa and a gym.