The hotel is perfect for those keen to enjoy a spectacular, rural landscape where the surrounding peacefulness and splendour allow you to regain your strength to face the agitation of daily life. With much effort and dedication over a number of years, they rebuilt a house with an architecture which is typical of Madeira.

The name Solar da Bica comes from the characteristics of the place and the house itself. The property is next to a brook which, in the past, supplied drinking water to the villagers through a waterspout (bica in Portuguese) and was also used for washing clothes. The Portuguese word “solar” is used to describe a house, belonging to wealthy aristocratic families, similar to a manor house but a little smaller.

The Solar da Bica is situated in a romantic, rustic and idyllic site which is itself in the middle of the largest area of ancient forest known as Laurissilva. This specific kind of forest is considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From the Solar da Bica the uniqueness and natural beauty of the Laurissilva forest may be explored and prehistoric plants may be observed in a protected environment.

We invite you, either on foot or by car, to experience the amazingly picturesque scenery, directly and in its natural state. Simultaneously, you may visit the limestone mines and lime kilns which are about 1 km from the Solar da Bica and which were, in the past, important sites for the extraction of mineral resources.

The building, with modern architecture, looks entirely in place in the oldest and most luxuriant landscape of the site and provides a functional setting for rest and leisure. here is an inside, heated swimming pool, with a gymnasium, sauna and solarium around a central patio made with a centrepiece of volcanic rock flagstones.

Apart from the three rooms in the main house, there are also 11 modern, fully equipped rooms in a new wing of the installations. Each accommodation is equipped with writing desk. Additional beds and baby cots are available on request.

Cancellations : Guest are required to cancel 48hrs prior to date of arrival. Failure to do so will result in a 50% of total book surcharge.

The Solar da Bica is the perfect place to get to know the whole island of Madeira. The northern coast of Madeira has many places of interest, where you can discover heritage sites of considerable merit. This part of the coast is the best from which to experience the unique natural beauty of the area. There are many ancient irrigation channels to walk beside and other places for scenic walks.