The Details
The secluded southwest of Madeira is renowned for its sunny micro-climate – nowhere more so than the peaceful harbour town of Calheta. Calheta’s popular for its bustling marina, it’s rum distillery, and its welcoming cafe bars and restaurants, all overlooked by Casa do Julio: your spacious home from home, with its sweeping views across Calheta valley and the azure Atlantic Ocean.
As an island community, Madeirans have a strong connection to the sea – we’ve included a whale and dolphin watching trip with our favourite crew at the local marina, and you’ll also visit the Garajau Marina Reserve for a combined kayaking and snorkelling tour.
We’ll also included a hire car, to allow you to shop for supplies and explore Madeira’s legendary landscape – from the dramatic central mountains and high Encumeada pass, to the rugged north coast cliffs which connect Sao Vicente and Porto Moniz, via the beautiful river valleys and forests of Santana and Machico in the east. You’ll also spend time in the Funchal: capital of Madeira and the island’s bustling, cultural centre.
Direct flights are included in all our Madeira Villa Holidays. We remove the stress from booking flights by finding you the best deal from your closest airport – we include all the luggage you’ll need so there are no nasty surprises or extras to pay at the airport, and we’ll select the best available seats for you in advance.
