Calheta beach
Two small beaches of golden sand in a sheltered bay, protected by breakwaters, with calm water.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
Two small beaches of golden sand in a sheltered bay, protected by breakwaters, with calm water.
Verified: 2026-04-06
A small marina next to the beach, with cafés and boat trips for whale and dolphin watching.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Madeira's contemporary art museum, in a striking dark stone building on the cliff above the bay.
One of the oldest churches on Madeira, with a fine Mudéjar wooden ceiling and a silver tabernacle.
A working sugar cane mill where cane is pressed in spring to make rum and cane syrup, with tastings.
Classic levada walks from Rabaçal through the laurel forest to the 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls.
Verified: 2026-04-06
A lighthouse on high cliffs at Madeira's western tip, a famous spot for sunsets.