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Paul da Serra - Pico da Urze

Paul da Serra - Pico da Urze, Calheta

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The Rabaçal valley

The Rabaçal valley, Calheta

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Paul da Serra

Paul da Serra, Calheta

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A lonely cat

A lonely cat, Calheta

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The lighthouse

The lighthouse, Calheta

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Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo, Calheta

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Paul do Mar's waves

Paul do Mar's waves, Calheta

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Paul do Mar

Paul do Mar, Calheta

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The man-made sandy beach

The man-made sandy beach, Calheta

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Recreation port

Recreation port, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  The recreation port of Calheta offers two hectares of gardens and landscaped zones, 18 commercial spaces, a building for the nautical club and a brand new marina. Inspired in the Expo 98 in Lisboa, the new port revitalized this village in many aspects. Due to the new... 

Art Centre of Casa da Mudas

Art Centre of Casa da Mudas, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  Recently, a new visitors’ attraction was added to this enchanting place by the sea. The Art Centre of Casa das Mudas, where alternating high-quality exhibitions will be on display, is an ambitious architectural project designed in complete harmony with its surroundings. The... 

Paul da Serra

Paul da Serra, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  In the central highlands, you find a high plateau called Paul da Serra, about 1.400 meters above sea level - a flat plateau inhabited by sheep, grass and heather making a strong contrast to the steep, surrounding mountains. A great pace to start hiking trails. 

Jardim do Mar (Sea Garden)

Jardim do Mar (Sea Garden), Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  Jardim do Mar became the island’s meeting point for the international surfing community. Due to its location, the Madeira archipelago is a privileged spot to receive swells of the North Atlantic and has all sorts of waves, from point breaks to reef breaks. The world... 

Prazeres

Prazeres, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  The entire parish is sitting on an enormous terrace from where you can enjoy breathtaking views over the ocean and the surrounding area. Don’t just drive by, make a stop and take some moments to delight at this amazing scenery! 

Hotels  

Hotel Pico da Urze

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Quinta das Vinhas

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Nightlife  

Valery: Nighttime RC

Valery: Nighttime RC, Calheta

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Transportation  

Limited travel in Calheta

Limited travel in Calheta, Calheta

 mrsJBuk Says:  Calheta is a vey small town with everything you need at the beach front which you can cover in a 5 minute walk! This review is to warn you about travelling around Maderia if you stay in Calheta. If you want to visit the many attractions in Madeira do not stay in Calheta. It... 

Local Customs  

Sugar

Sugar, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  Calheta lies surrounded by vineyards and banana plantations (an abundant crop in Madeira). It also used to be the centre of the sugar-cane production, but today there is only one factory left where cane syrup is turned into rum and which is open to visitors. 

Shear

Shear, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  During June, the traditional ones still have Shear, point of meeting between cattle creators. For the curious ones, it is a chance to make contact with the reality of the mountain ranges. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Faja da Ovelha

Faja da Ovelha, Calheta

 salinhopt Says:  Part of the village is sitting on a rock, of which traditions says that it is protected by Saint Amaro so that Faja da Ovelha doesn't fall onto the village of Paúl do Mar lying below at the sea side. Only locals know this place. Nature at it's best is what you'll find here. 

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Calheta... a new Oasis

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 Simply enchanting! Blessed with rare natural beauty, the region of Calheta includes eight parishes spread over a total area of 116 square kilometres. 

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