The beach area of Praia da Calheta is located at Avenida D. Manuel I, Calheta Municipality, in the west of Madeira, about 30 minutes drive from Funchal. It consists of two artificial coves separated from each other by a mouth of access to the Atlantic Ocean. On the east side, the beach is next to Hotel Calheta Beach and on the west side, it is next to Praceta 24 de Junho.

The beach has support structures that include changing rooms, toilets, including for disabled people, first aid station, bars and restaurants and parking. Access to Calheta Beach is free.

The artificial beach of yellow sand of Calheta village was inaugurated in 2004. Calheta was, by the way, the first town in Madeira to have an artificial beach that has a solarium of about 7,300 m2. The artificial yellow sand beach of Calheta village was inaugurated in 2004. Calheta was, by the way, the first town in Madeira to import sand from Morocco.

 

It is 100 m long and has two sloping breakwaters for protection. Located near the pleasure harbor, it has a solarium with about 7,300 m2. It is often sought by canoeing and windsurfing.

 



Access is free. Sun loungers and parasols are available. Praia da Calheta is a beach located in the parish of Calheta, in Madeira Island, Portugal, 100 meters long. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the region and you can enjoy good facilities all year round.

•