Pousada Churchill Bay

The beautiful Pestana Churchill Bay is in a quaint traditional Madeiran village, only 8 kms from the capital city, Funchal. It’s located in the buildings of the former Council Chamber and fish market and is the first hotel to open in this historic centre.

Situated on the seafront, the Pestana Churchill Bay is the perfect destination to experience the ‘real Madeira’. Enjoy the stunning views over the deep blue Atlantic against a backdrop of the village’s white houses and lush green mountains.

The village, Camara dos Lobos, was made famous in the 1950s when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill chose this village to set up an easel to paint the beautiful seascape. The rooms in this hotel are decorated with reproductions of this famous painting.

This hotel has a restaurant with a bar and terrace with views over the bay, rooftop pool with panoramic views and a sauna. The hotel’s 57 rooms have views of either the village or the bay. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom with shower, free WIFI, air conditioning, USB sockets and electric safe.

Camara dos Lobos is known for its numerous bar and restaurants, where the local drinks can be enjoyed. It’s well located for exploring many of Madeira’s famous tourist destinations including Curral das Freiras (a breath-taking natural depression in the mountains, which was used as a hiding place for a convent of nuns during violent pirate raids in the 1500s; Jardim da Serra (a small village known as ‘Land of the Cherries’) and the spectacular views from the highest cliff skywalk in Europe, the Cabo Girão.