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Located on the southwest coast of the island, Calheta is renowned for its artificial golden sand beaches, imported from Morocco, which provide a perfect setting for families and beachgoers. Calheta Beach is one of the most popular spots, offering calm and safe waters for swimming and a variety of water sports.<\/p>\n

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But Calheta is more than just beaches. The municipality is also a hub of art and culture, with the acclaimed Mudas – Madeira Contemporary Art Museum, designed by architect Paulo David. This museum, perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, is a must-visit for modern art lovers.<\/p>\n

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For adventurers, Pa\u00fal da Serra, Madeira\u2019s largest plateau, is the starting point for several levadas and trails that wind through the breathtaking Laurisilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage subtropical forest. Additionally, the picturesque villages of Jardim do Mar and Pa\u00fal do Mar are true paradises for surfers, known for their challenging waves.<\/p>\n

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Calheta is also famous for its sugar cane brandy and traditional Madeira rum, which can be tasted at the local distillery, Engenho da Calheta. This municipality is a place where traditions remain strong, and the local cuisine reflects this, with typical dishes like black scabbardfish and bolo do caco, which can be enjoyed at local restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Hopening Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM<\/p>\n

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Places to Visit:<\/strong> Mudas – Museu de Arte Contempor\u00e2nea<\/a>, Praia da Calheta<\/a>, <\/span>Pa\u00fal da Serra<\/span><\/a> , Jardim do Mar, <\/span>Pa\u00fal<\/span> do Mar<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Activities: <\/strong>Surfing in Pa\u00fal do Mar, levada walks in Pa\u00fal da Serra, visit to Engenho da Calheta distillery<\/p>\n

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Where to Eat:<\/strong> Convento das Vinhas Restaurant, Estrela do Mar Restaurant, Recanto do Tio Jo\u00e3o Restaurant<\/p>\n

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Where to Stay:<\/strong> Saccharum Hotel Resort & Spa, Calheta Beach Hotel, Casas da Levada<\/p>\n

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Shopping Suggestions:<\/strong> Local products at Casa das Mudas, crafts at the Farmers’ Market<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Estrada Sim\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alves da C\u00e2mara, 9370-139 Calheta, Madeira","_application":"geral@cm-calheta.pt","_company_name":"C\u00e2mara Municipal da Calheta","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[133],"job-types":[139],"class_list":{"0":"post-5687","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_category-visit","7":"job_listing_type-calheta-en","9":"job-type-calheta"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCalheta - Find Portugal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Calheta, one of Madeira\u2019s largest municipalities, perfectly blends nature and culture.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findportugal.pt\/en\/visit\/calheta\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Calheta - 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