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Calheta Sand Beach

Southwest Coast (Ribeira Brava to Calheta)

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Calheta Sand Beach

Island's primary sand beach located near recreational harbor, 100 meters long with full seaside amenities and fresh seafood dining

5m

Elevation

moderate

Crowds

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Viewpoints in the Area

Miradouro Cascalho

Miradouro Cascalho

miradouro·650m

Ponta do Pargo lighthouse silhouetted against sunset, westernmost Madeira

Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse

Bica da Cana plateau with cloud inversion below, Madeira

Bica da Cana

Encumeada pass with cloud inversion filling both valley sides, Madeira

Miradouro da Encumeada

miradouro·1007m

Miradouro Pico da Murta

Miradouro Pico da Murta

miradouro·800m

Ponta do Pargo lighthouse at golden hour above Atlantic cliffs, Madeira

Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse Viewpoint

miradouro·300m

Trails

Hikes Nearby

Levada do Norte through forest valley with cloud inversion, Madeira

Levada do Norte (Estreito de Camara de Lobos)

levada6.5 km2-3h

Nova Lombada waterfall viewed from behind the cascade, Madeira

Levada do Moinho & Levada Nova Loop (Lombada)

Caminho real cliffside descent to Paul do Mar fishing village, Madeira

Caminho Real do Paul do Mar

coastal1.8 km1-1.5h

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Southwest Coast (Ribeira Brava to Calheta)

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