What is the water and sand quality of the Calheta Beach?

The coastline of Calheta Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Calheta Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Calheta Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Calheta Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Diving</li></ul>

Is the Calheta Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Calheta Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Calheta Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Calheta Beach good for families?

Yes, the Calheta Beach is good place for families with children. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Calheta Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Calheta Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Calheta Beach?

Calheta Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Families with children </li><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Calheta Beach?

The bar is located right on the Calheta Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Calheta Beach is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Calheta Beach?

There are 926 places to stay in the Calheta Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2112546&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Estrela do Mar - Alojamento Local</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=537027&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Praia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5509617&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">O Meu Sonho</a></li></ul>

How far is the Calheta Beach from parking?

The Calheta Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Calheta Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Calheta Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Levada da Rocha Vermelha located in 3.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Calheta Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Calheta Beach is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 19°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Calheta Beach (Madeira island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Calheta Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Calheta Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Calheta Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Calheta Beach and the settlement

Calheta Beach

Calheta, Portugal

8.2

#7 out of 45 in Madeira 3

Large free area Beach resort Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for diving

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Located within the settlement

Calheta • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

70m

Playground Parque Infantil Da Calheta

80m

Playground Parque Infantil

1.6km

Park Praceta 24 de Junho

70m

Park Overseas War Memorial

120m

Park Calheta Park

160m

Hiking Area Calheta coast

360m

Park Jardim de Nossa Senhora

410m

Park Rua da igreja, prazeres

1.2km

Hiking Area Vereda dos Reis Magos - Estreito da Calheta

1.7km

Park Zona de Lazer do Ribeirinho

2.2km

Park Zona de Lazer dos Lavadouros

2.3km

Bar Bar Calheta Beach

8 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Restaurante Beira Mar | Madeira Island

9 - Excellent 150m

Restaurant Leme Marisqueira

9.4 - Excellent 180m

Japanese Restaurant Buddha & Sakura, Calheta

8.2 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Essência do Atlântico

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Italian Restaurant Manifattura Di Gelato restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 250m

Restaurant Marina Azul Restaurante

9 - Excellent 270m

Bar Sociedade dos Engenhos da Calheta

8.6 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Restaurante Convento Das Vinhas

8.4 - Very good 470m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Calheta

130m

Grocery Store Meu Super Estrela Calheta

1.2km

Supermarket Amanhecer

1.3km

Supermarket Mini Mercado e Bar Paraú

1.8km

Supermarket Merchan

2km

Tourist Attraction Levada da Rocha Vermelha

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction PR20 Vereda do Jardim do Mar

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Levada Prazeres - Raposeira

9 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Lagos da Madeira

9.2 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Calheta - Levada of 25 Fontes and Risk

9.4 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Cascata dos Anjos

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Paul

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta do Sol

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Levada Nova - Tabua

8.6 - Excellent 10km

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About

Calheta Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 7th place out of 45 beaches in the Madeira region 26.5 km away from its center, the city of Funchal. It is one of the beaches of Calheta settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Calheta • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

70m

Playground Parque Infantil Da Calheta

80m

Playground Parque Infantil

1.6km

Park Praceta 24 de Junho

70m

Park Overseas War Memorial

120m

Park Calheta Park

160m

Hiking Area Calheta coast

360m

Park Jardim de Nossa Senhora

410m

Park Rua da igreja, prazeres

1.2km

Hiking Area Vereda dos Reis Magos - Estreito da Calheta

1.7km

Park Zona de Lazer do Ribeirinho

2.2km

Park Zona de Lazer dos Lavadouros

2.3km

Bar Bar Calheta Beach

8 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Restaurante Beira Mar | Madeira Island

9 - Excellent 150m

Restaurant Leme Marisqueira

9.4 - Excellent 180m

Japanese Restaurant Buddha & Sakura, Calheta

8.2 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Essência do Atlântico

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Italian Restaurant Manifattura Di Gelato restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 250m

Restaurant Marina Azul Restaurante

9 - Excellent 270m

Bar Sociedade dos Engenhos da Calheta

8.6 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Restaurante Convento Das Vinhas

8.4 - Very good 470m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Super Calheta

130m

Grocery Store Meu Super Estrela Calheta

1.2km

Supermarket Amanhecer

1.3km

Supermarket Mini Mercado e Bar Paraú

1.8km

Supermarket Merchan

2km

Tourist Attraction Levada da Rocha Vermelha

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction PR20 Vereda do Jardim do Mar

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Levada Prazeres - Raposeira

9 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Lagos da Madeira

9.2 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Calheta - Levada of 25 Fontes and Risk

9.4 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Cascata dos Anjos

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Levada do Paul

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta do Sol

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Levada Nova - Tabua

8.6 - Excellent 10km

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12 accomodations nearby

190m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Estrela do Mar - Alojamento Local

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 70m from center

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190m from the beach

3 bedrooms house with sea view terrace and wifi at Estreito da Calheta

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 70m from center

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210m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Casa da Praia

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 70m from center

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590m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Charming Calheta Plaza Penthouse

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Calheta • 430m from center

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620m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

O Meu Sonho

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 590m from center

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640m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Les Terrasses Suites

Homestay

Jardim da Serra • 610m from center

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700m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Peace Haven

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Calheta • 540m from center

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950m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa Maciel

Entire Villa

Jardim da Serra • 960m from center

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970m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Casa da Praia

Entire House

Jardim da Serra • 1km from center

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1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Vila Morning Sun

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Calheta • 860m from center

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1.2km from the beach

Luxury Calheta Villa Casa da Rosalina 5 Bedrooms Stunning Sea Views Pool Table Gym

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Calheta • 1km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Villa Prazeres

Entire Villa

Jardim da Serra • 1.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.3km

Praia da Madalena do Mar

6.8 Good

5.6km

Praia do Cais

6.8 Good

8.2km

Ponta do Sol Beach

7.8 Very good

11.8km

Praia Da Ribeira Brava

7.6 Very good

13.2km

Praia da Laje

5.8 Pleasant

13.3km

Praia do Porto do Seixal

7.3 Good

13.4km

Natural public swimming pool

6.7 Good

13.4km

Poca do Mata Sete

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Calheta • 210m

Main locality of province

Funchal • 26.5km

Transport

Airport

FNC • 37.9km

Bus Station

LMB Aguiares T-10A e 46 • 23km

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8.2 Very good

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8.2 Very good

Sarai Rodriguez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This place is fantastic with two beaches. It's great to take a stroll and grab a cup of coffee by the beach. You can hear the waves, which makes it incredibly peaceful.

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Ricardo Almeida.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Calheta beach is divided into two sides, and I visited the first side upon entering. Unfortunately, it wasn't my ideal beach as the area designated for chairs and parasols was quite small, and both the sand and water were rocky. This made it difficult for me to play with my children as my foot was hurting. We ended up purchasing water shoes in case all the beaches in Madeira have stones. Despite this, I still appreciated the beauty of Calheta beach, although it wasn't the most comfortable or accommodating. The important thing was that my kids had a good time. Additionally, the beach provides information on UV rays and encourages people not to litter, and there is a lifeguard on duty for everyone's safety.

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Nina Kessler

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach was well-built and I personally preferred the smaller side due to the presence of a lovely bar. However, there were a few stones scattered throughout the sand and the sand itself could get quite hot, so I would suggest wearing water shoes. The rental prices for sunbeds and umbrellas were reasonable at around 2 and 1.50 euros respectively.

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Elena Radulescu

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach boasts soft, golden sand that was transported all the way from the Sahara desert. Despite being man-made, it exudes a natural feel. It's the perfect spot for families with children as the water is calm with no waves. You won't be fighting for space either, as it's not too crowded. Entry is free, but sunbeds can be rented for a reasonable price of 4 euros for two people.

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Sara Kovalsky.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a great option for those looking for a man-made beach with two ends. The break walls make swimming easy, and entry is free unless you want to rent sunbeds. There are plenty of clean toilets and cafes at both ends, and they are reasonably priced. When it comes to parking, blue bays and lines require payment and display of a ticket, while yellow lines are free all day. We were able to find a lay-by under the cliff that had its blue lines removed, so it was free (confirmed with a local). Although there is plenty of blue bay parking, yellow and free spaces are limited.