Fabulous Hillside Villa with Wonderful Views and Pool

The Neighborhood

Just a short walk or drive away from the villa are several cafés, restaurants and bars. An even greater choice can be found down by the waterfront, which is less than 10 minutes away from the villa by car. This area is where most of the town’s lively activity happens. Dolphin and whale-watching boats regularly leave from the marina, giving you the chance to spot a variety of beautiful marine life. By the marina is one of the few sandy beaches that can be found in Madeira. Generally, the beaches on the island are volcanic and feature black sand or pebbles. Calheta was the first place to have an artificial beach when sand was brought in from Morocco. It’s a nice place to enjoy a few hours by the sea, with the water here being mostly calm and safe for swimming. It’s also perfect for a range of watersports, such as windsurfing, waterskiing, scuba diving and canoeing. You can hire sun loungers to simply lie back and let the sounds of the sea wash over you. Also down by the coast is Casa das Mundas, a clifftop museum that’s full of fantastic contemporary art. Another place to tick off your list when enjoying a day out in the town is Engenho da Calheta. Take a tour around this working sugar cane factory to find out how Madeira rum is made. It’s a 40-minute drive to Madeira’s capital city, Funchal. There’s plenty to see and do here, including several botanical gardens and a cable car that takes you right up a mountain for spectacular sea views. Also be sure to visit the old town area for a dose of history.