Porto da Cruz village, Porto da Cruz, Madeira
Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz
A small hostel in a 19th-century family house in the surf village of Porto da Cruz on Madeira's north-east coast, a minute's walk from the beach.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz
- Neighbourhood
- Porto da Cruz village
- Porto da Cruz, Madeira
- Dorms from
- €15
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.7/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Surf
- No nightly party programme
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Our verdict
Jaca Porto da Cruz is the pick for surfers and hikers who would rather wake up by the sea than in Funchal. It scores 9.7 on Hostelworld, and dorm beds started at €15 there when we checked. The village is quiet and far from the city, so plan on a car or the bus, and arrive by 19:00 or arrange self check-in.
Who it suits
Good for
- Surfers
- Hikers
- Travellers with a car exploring the north coast
Not for
- Travellers who want city nightlife
- Late arrivals who don't want to self check in
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €15 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
What stands out
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A minute from the beach
The hostel is a 1-minute walk from the beach in Porto da Cruz.
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Surf base
It rents boards and wetsuits and connects guests with local surf schools for lessons at any level.
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Hikes from the door
Trails such as the Penha d'Águia climb and the Vereda do Larano start nearby, and the hostel suggests routes for guests without a car.
Facilities
- Garden
- Terrace
- Shared lounge
- Honesty bar (local craft beer)
- Surfboard and wetsuit rental
- Free parking
- Book exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
Location
Rua Dr. João Abel de Freitas 20, Casas Próximas, 9225-050 Porto da Cruz, Madeira, Portugal · Porto da Cruz village
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Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Madeira, compared with Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz.
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Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz (this hostel)
Porto da Cruz village · Surf
9.7/10
from €15
- On Track Hostel
São Gonçalo (about 3 km east of the centre) · 14.5 km away · party: no
9.7/10
from €40
- 109 Funchal Hostel
Historic centre, near the Zona Velha · 15.4 km away · Quiet
8.4/10
from €14
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Where is Porto da Cruz?
A village on Madeira's north-east coast, in the municipality of Machico. It is a separate trip from Funchal, so plan on a car or the bus.
Can I surf there?
Yes. The hostel rents boards and wetsuits and puts guests in touch with local surf schools.
What if I arrive after 19:00?
In-person check-in runs from 15:00 to 19:00. After that, tell the hostel and it will send self check-in instructions.
What is the cancellation policy?
Hostelworld lists free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival. Payment is taken 7 days before arrival.
Travel insurance for a hostel trip: check what your policy says about theft from a dorm and about surfing before you go. Our travel insurance guide lists what to look for.
How we checked this page
Portugal Best Hostels compiled this page from the hostel's own website and its Hostelworld listing, checked on . The rating is Hostelworld's guest score, not ours, and the prices are its lowest advertised rates.