Villas in Madeira/Calheta
Calheta suits couples and small families wanting a quiet base on Madeira's south-west coast, with a marina and a small sandy beach. That beach is short and man-made, about 100 metres of imported sand, rather than a long natural strand.
- Villas
- 14
- From, per week
- £385
About Madeira/Calheta
Calheta is a coastal town on Madeira's south-west coast, with a recreational port right next to its beach and restaurants and bars close by. The beach itself is artificial: about 100 metres of golden sand imported from Morocco, held in by two sloping breakwaters, free to use, with loungers, a bar and changing rooms. Homes are spread around the town rather than gathered at the water, and most sleep two to four. Some have a private pool and many have a garden. Check opening times for cafés and museums before an off-season visit.
Is Madeira/Calheta right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a quiet south-west base
- Not for you if
- You want a long natural beach on your doorstep.
Near Madeira/Calheta
Engenho da Calheta
A sugar cane museum and working factory with a café, where some of the steam-powered machinery is around 200 years old.
Paul do Mar
A historic fishing village close to Calheta that has hosted the World Surfing Championships.
Jardim do Mar
Another historic fishing village to pair with Calheta; restaurants in these coastal villages serve lapas, a local shellfish, and fresh fish.
Getting to Madeira/Calheta
Madeira Airport is about 44 minutes from Calheta by car. Buses also run between the two, but the journey takes close to three hours or more, so a hire car is far simpler for a stay here.
Villas in Madeira/Calheta
3-star property
Casanova-Villa
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£87
per night
4-star property
Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
2
0
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+4 more
from£55
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
2
1
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+4 more
5-star property
"Villa Pinheira III"
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
3
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£268
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
2
2
0
BBQParkingMicrowave+8 more
4-star property
4-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
12
5
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£561
per night
5-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
12
5
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£695
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
4
2
0
BBQParkingMicrowave+9 more
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Madeira/Calheta
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
3
1
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+10 more
Calheta 3 Stars
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+6 more
from£74
per night
Calheta Artlantic Pearl
Madeira/Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£87
per night
4-star property
Madeira/Calheta villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach at Calheta sand or pebble?
Sand, though it is man-made. The golden sand was imported from Morocco when the beach was inaugurated in 2004, and it sits behind two sloping breakwaters. Access is free, with sun loungers, parasols, a bar and changing rooms.
Does Calheta have a marina?
Yes. The recreational port sits right beside the beach, with berths for boats from 6 to 25 metres, a fuel station and several maritime tourism companies, plus restaurants and bars close by.
Where should I go for a day out from Calheta?
Start with the Engenho da Calheta, a sugar cane museum and working factory with a café, partway down the hill between the marina roundabout and the seafront road. Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar are historic fishing villages worth a visit too.
Nearby towns to Madeira/Calheta
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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