This fully licensed and inspected modern low maintenance property is situated right on the bus route, high up the hillside overlooking the quiet parish of Arco da Calheta, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Easy access is provided from street level so you don't have to heave luggage up and down stairs. (Wheelchair friendly)
Step through the front gate onto a huge veranda that stretches the full width of the front façade and wrap around the sides of the main house, where stunning views of the ocean and the wonderful sunsets are to be had from everywhere.
The sheltered outside entertainment and barbecue area on the veranda, has direct access to the kitchen. The kitchen is roomy and well equipped with all the necessary appliances etc to make cooking a breeze.
The hallway leads off to the kitchen on the left and a spacious living area to the right with lounge and dining room. Further down are the two sunny bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and balcony with fantastic views.
A flight of stairs down and you are in the spacious communal lock up garage with remote controlled electric gate and roll up door
The one bedroom apartment can be accessed from the garage as well as from its own private veranda.
The Villa and the semi detached apartment are rented out separately. Please include mobile# in enquiry for quick SMS
If you look at the size of Madeira, you can hardly imagine that this island has so much to offer! From many historical monuments, squares and streets in the capital of Funchal to enchanting gardens, picturesque villages, amazing landscapes, impressive volcanic caves, rugged coast lines, beautiful natural beaches and, last but not least, breathtaking views, there is so much to see that you will soon realize that one visit to Madeira just isn’t enough!
In Calheta's Marina you will find some of the best-equipped boats for big game fishing in the Mid-Atlantic with very experienced crews for your unforgettable fishing trip.
Madeira being ideally located on the migratory routes of big game fish, record size catches of Blue Marlin (with more than 1,000 lbs) and Big Eye Tuna are not uncommon during the season from June to September. Other species to be fished in the bountiful waters of Madeira are Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Bonito, Spearfish, Swordfish, and Dolphin
Shopping and local climate: Arco da Calheta is a very attractive village which has a social centre, cafes and a number of small supermarkets which sell everything you need.
Opposite the Calheta Beach hotel there is a well-stocked Pingo Doce supermarket, bank and travel agent.
In front of the Calheta Beach Hotel, is the only white sand beach in Madeira, man made with the sand imported from Morocco
The locals reckon that Arco da Calheta has the best micro-climate of the entire island.
It is a quiet location – you are more likely to hear the neighbours’ dogs and chickens than traffic.
Restaurants and hotels: There are several bars and restaurants lining the marina promenade, with plenty of choice and reasonable prices. Best restaurant by far is the AkiCalheta, the one nearest the hotel end. It is run by a Madeirans who previously lived in South African, and offers the best combination of good simple cooking, good ingredients, value for money and service that we came across anywhere. Best bar is Mad Era - excellent staff, one of the more interesting theme bars you are likely to find on your travels and of course there are the Mad Dancers on a Saturday
The Calheta Beach Hotel which is down by the beach has a spa which the public can use and there is a leisure centre, banks and restaurants in Estreito da Calheta which is only 10 minutes drive from the house. Driving towards Funchal you will find Madelena do Mar where there are restaurants and bars and a rocky beach. Further on is Ribeira Brava, with another rocky beach. There is also a small market, a large supermarket, banks and a number of restaurants.
