Calheta Sand Beach – Calheta Beach loop from Calheta

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Calheta

Calheta Sand Beach – Calheta Beach loop from Calheta

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Calheta Sand Beach – Calheta Beach loop from Calheta

00:52

2.98km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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222 m

Holy Spirit Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church building dates back to the 15th century. In 1639, it was completely rebuilt according to

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355 m

Calheta Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Here you can find the best and most natural rum on the island, not so crowded with tourists and the prices for all rum are not as expensive as in Porto da Cruz.

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436 m

Calheta Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Calheta has a relatively large sandy beach that is ideal for swimming.

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727 m

Calheta Beach

Highlight • Beach

It's a great place to jog along the promenade.

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1.07 km

Calheta Beach

Highlight • Beach

Porto de Recreio da Calheta
Marinas and Harbours

The stately town of Calheta offers a privileged place for water sports. About 16 nautical miles west of Funchal, Calheta marina offers …

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1.22 km

Restaurants at Calheta Marina

Highlight • Restaurant

Restaurants with a view of the beach

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1.61 km

Bench With a View of the Sea

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Cozy bench in the shade, small park, great view

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2.22 km

Calheta Beach

Highlight • Beach

A nice little beach promenade with a great bar 😄.

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2.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

517 m

291 m

210 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

794 m

254 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

27°C

19°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

December 27, 2024,Stadtbesichtigung Calheta

Here you can relax and jump into the refreshing water on a beautiful sandy beach.

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November 28, 2022,entlang der Küste ….

After a late but hearty breakfast along the beach promenade and cliffs. Imposing waves, lots of crabs and lizards and the realization that I was wearing the right shoes.

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May 6, 2025,Rundgang und Strand Calheta

Since the sun is shining again today, we decided to have a beach day. Calheta has two of the few sandy beaches, and even though they're man-made, they're great for swimming and have all the amenities you need.
There are a few free parking spots a little further from the beach, or paid parking spots near the beach.
Despite the …

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