Location: Arco da Calheta
Top Things to do in Arco da Calheta
Top Restaurants in Arco da Calheta
The 10 Best Things to Do in Arco da Calheta, Portugal
Arco da Calheta is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 3,168, in an area of 14.70 km². Arco da Calheta is the largest parish in Calheta in population.
Restaurants in Arco da Calheta
1. Taxi Calheta
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
We are a small taxi company located in Calheta (between the south and the western end of the island) dedicated mainly to transport tourists, with a big goal - the satisfaction of our customers.
Reviewed By RJ682015 - Skegness, United Kingdom
My wife and I had a great tour with Gregory arranged through the tourist place in Calheta opposite the Savoy Hotel. We travelled around the south side of the island in a minibus containing eight persons all English speaking. Gregory was a very good guide...Morethank you (obrigado)
2. Levada Nova
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By KathleenR_28 - Port Dover, Canada
I was looking forward to our first levada walking but I was not quite sure what to expect. Choosing this levada route as our first hike in Madeira turned out to be great. After parking our vehicle close to Restaurante Rurais, we followed the sign for the trail head.
The walk itself was lovely, as it went through Valleys and Forests, although it was sad to see that the summer wildfires in July affected this area. We could see, though, new growth.
Throughout our walk, I remember having seen only about 5 people, which is what made the hike all the more enjoyable. This is a linear hike, so you retrace your steps back to the parking. Before you leave, have a coffee and a pasteis de nata ... well-deserved snack :-)
3. Ponta do Sol Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Richard B - Cupar, United Kingdom
I have never been enthused by pebble Beaches but many people are. Ponta do Sol has a well constructed pebbled beach that is appreciated by many. The town itself boasts more than average sun and people flock from far and wide to soak it up. I can appreciate what went into constructing this small haven for some but not for me. The size of the boulders alone brought shivers to me spine. However each one to his own.
4. Igreja de Sao Bento
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By gecko77 - Coventry, United Kingdom
This is a pretty little church. There is some nice ornate decorations at the altar end of the church and it was a peaceful place to visit. It was a nice place to go and enjoy.
There is a small playground just outside that our daughter enjoyed using.
5. Veu da Noiva Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By GeysirGal - Surrey, United Kingdom
I stopped here for just a few minutes as part of a tour around East Madeira. The views of the waterfall and surrounding cliffs are pretty enough but by no means spectacular. As others have said, there is a shop across the road selling the usual tourist tat with toilets.
6. Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By Nik R - Varna, Bulgaria
Nice and quiet place at the western-most tip of Madeira which, as all places around the island, offer stunning views and there are also a couple of hikes in the vicinity.
There is also a small museum on the ground floor, free of charge, exhibiting documents and items related to the development of the lighthouse system around Madeira. Interesting to take a look, although the info is mostly given in Portuguese. You have to be careful when walking on the paths close to the edge of the cliff because it is dusty and slippery. A big, free parking is just next to the lighthouse.
Worth a visit if you are in the area.
7. Maktub Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By tanya k - Greater London, United Kingdom
View - sea, surf and the best sunsets on the island. Ambience - so cool it doesn't try and doesn't have to - quintessence of relaxed, genuine peace, calm and bonhomie. Mojitos that make all other cocktails seem silly...seriously, these were just mint to be sipped and enjoyed. This is a special place.
8. Madeira Paragliding
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
Fly with the most experienced paragliders in the world full infrastructure for paragliding pilots and passengers from all over the world, 24 years safety flying every afternoon (weather permitting) best on the island
Reviewed By Deemer80
I am afraid of heights but this was awesome! My flight lasted 38 minutes and my girl friends lasted 23 minutes. She started to feel bad because of motion sickness and asked for faster landing hence the shorter flight. She took medication for that but she took it too early. She liked the flight and how they dealt with the fact that she started to feel sick. It was busy day there so we had to wait for our turn awhile but it was worth the wait. Friendly people running the place. Instructions were clear and easy to follow.
9. Galeria dos Prazeres
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Muchtravelled222 - Brighton, United Kingdom
We were walking through Prazeres and came across this Galeria which had just opened and is part of the Quinta Pedagogica. The first exhibition augurs well for the future. We were told that the local priest is the driving force behind the development of the Quinta, with its Gardens, animals, really nice cafe (a chill in the air so a log fire burned inside) with teas, coffee and cakes, and a community internet cafe.
10. Cabo Girao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Anne001_12 - Bristol, United Kingdom
We took the yellow tourist bus from Camara de Lobos where it was sunny. As we drove up the mountain it got more and more cloudy. At the top we could not see a thing but had to wait 40 minutes for the next bus. There is a small cafe and a rather tacky gift shop but nothing else. No doubt the glass walkway would be spectacular on a clear day but the weather let us down.
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