Top Things to do in Calheta
Top 10 Free Things to do in Calheta, Madeira Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Calheta, Portugal including Lagoa do Vento, Pukiki Tiki Bar, Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse, Levada Nova, Church of Sao Pedro, Vereda da Garganta Funda, Levada do Risco, Maktub Pub, Capela Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte - Capela do Cabo, Calheta Beach.
Restaurants in Calheta
1. Lagoa do Vento
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By kristofkesteloot - Zottegem, Belgium
What a perfect walk! Starting at the parking lot of rabacal. But instead of following the herd of people, we took the road to Alecrim. After some time the trail splits in half. Either you follow the levada do Alecrim, or you go way down to lagao do Vento. We´ve chosen the way down, and it was worth it! It´s a lot of stairs to go all the way down. But what you see is one of the most amazing places in Madeira. It is like a fantasy spot... The way back you can choose to go back up or take the path to the rabacal house.
2. Pukiki Tiki Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 174 reviews
Madeira's first and only tiki bar, celebrating the historical link between Madeira and Hawaii. Located in Estreito da Calheta, Pukiki Tiki Bar brings you the biggest selection of rum in Madeira, tiki and classic cocktails. Madeira is known as the Hawaii of Europe. In the late 1800s many Madeirans set sail for Hawaii to work in the growing sugar cane industry. Madeira already had a long history of sugar cane production and a very similar sub-tropical climate to Hawaii which made Madeirans ideal workers for this job. They became known as Pukiki to native Hawaiians and influenced Hawaiian culture in many ways, most famously by introducing the Ukulele (known as machete in Madeira) and malassadas. Pukiki Tiki Bar celebrates the link between the islands. We are passionate about all things tropical, mid-century Polynesian Pop, Tiki cocktails and Rum based drinks made from sugar cane. Join us and share the aloha spirit!
Reviewed By PieterU
Great little tiki bar that gets all the details right: the right music, the right drinks, the right atmosphere. No surprise as the staff is clearly passionate about everything tiki. There's even a direct history link (Madeira and Hawaii) that you can read up on while lounging on the roof terrace and sipping cocktails made with some of the best rums in the world. Definitely a winner.
3. Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By RMK_10 - London, United Kingdom
Arrived raining & returned another day to see beautiful corner of Ponta do pargo. Lighthouse as you expect is nearly at edge of Cliff. Message reads Danger, so pay attention. Views across from Lighthouse absolute breathtaking. Visit Museum inside enter through courtyard to witness the history. Some interesting pictures too. Enjoy.
4. Levada Nova
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By eatsmakelijk - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I walked this section of "levada Nova", which appears by other names on different maps, as part of a wild camping journey that took me from a cold, wet Santo da Serra in the east of Madeira, to the exposed and breezy far west end, at Ponta do Pargo. The area around Prazeres is popular with day hikers, who wander on either direction along the contour of the levada, in a climate which is often among the mildest on the island. Prazeres itself is a scattered village of cottagers, typically hrowing their own potatoes, canbages and onions, as well as keeping chickens and goats. It has attracted many second home owners and renters and has its share of expats. Nevertheless, do not expect gentrification any time soon. Locals usually prefer to see unused properties fall down in ruins and remain unpersuaded to sell, aging parents often vainly hoping that long- emigrated children will one day return in triumph from Venezuela or South Africa to restore decrepit family homes and care for elderly parents. If you enjoy the experience of the real madeira, take this serpentine tamble through the quaint humour and tragedy of the hillside villages and meet the very genuine and charming? hard-working subsistence farming Madeirans.
5. Church of Sao Pedro
6. Vereda da Garganta Funda
7. Levada do Risco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By wmerry2016 - Gainesville, United States
We came up from the twenty five fountains levada, and hiked to Risco falls, and then over to the Rabacal house, then went back down to the 25 Fontes Levada.this is an amazing and beautiful place. The whole valley that Risco falls are in is a feast for the senses, with a combination of the sound of falling water from multiple sources, being surrounded by amazing views, with a wonderful clean nature smell.
8. Maktub Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
You show make a reservation to eat! To have drink is not necessary to book it The expirence on food should garanti your place and you line Fish/ meet/ vegetarian /vegan Allergies 1/2/3 courses And we make sure we gonna suggest for you what’s season products
Reviewed By charlottebM5827LF
Fantastic bar for great food and cheap cocktails for 3,5-5€. Friendly and welcoming staff that speak English. Relaxing atmosphere with good music playing. We had the Beef Picanha with a side a fried Queijo (cheese) and it was fantastic - filling portion size, home made chips and a selection of sauces that come with the dish. You can get an ice cold pint of Coral 3€ too. They have a pop-up bar on the beach too that plays soul and reggae. You have to go!
9. Capela Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte - Capela do Cabo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
The viewpoint near the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte in Cabo is one of the least known in Madeira. From the exposed viewing platform on the headland you can gaze along the rugged western coastline. The starkness of the view is breathtaking and the fact that there will most likely be no other people in sight will add to the atmosphere of beautiful isolation.
Reviewed By christophe_wybo - Harelbeke, Belgium
We visited this spot while walking a levada-walk in the region. It's beautiful! Every 15 minutes you can here the bells chime. You can have a break and relax in the grassfields behind the chapel, towards the sea. When going to the watchpoint, you can see all of the beautiful wild coasts of Madeira.
10. Calheta Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By C5769OQstevek - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Theres 3 sandy beaches on Madeira, where golden sand as been brought in from Morroco. My wife and I spent the whole day (Thursday) at Calhata beach. Weekends can get very busy on the sandy beach.So go for any other day(s) for space and enjoyment. Can recommend the Savoy cafe bar next to beach for drink and smacks. Water nice and calm and safe for families to enjoy. Also as lifeguards in attendance on the beach.
