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Cafe
This is within walking distance of the house. Mr Abel (who is very deaf) and his sister (Dona Otilia) are very kind and friendly. In this shop, you will find all you need to complement your stay. Locals gather here for a drink throughout the day. Nice hang out.
Bar da Achada
Impasse da AchadaThis is within walking distance of the house. Mr Abel (who is very deaf) and his sister (Dona Otilia) are very kind and friendly. In this shop, you will find all you need to complement your stay. Locals gather here for a drink throughout the day. Nice hang out.
Don't miss this place, a small cafe with great samp and bean soup (with meat), prego in bolo do caco and great poncha, offcourse! Swamped with locals.
10 locals recommend
Moinho (Maloeira)
Don't miss this place, a small cafe with great samp and bean soup (with meat), prego in bolo do caco and great poncha, offcourse! Swamped with locals.
The poncha....Stop before you arrive at the house. Sandwiches and prego is also available.
Bar Formiga
154 ER223The poncha....Stop before you arrive at the house. Sandwiches and prego is also available.
Maktub Pub
Go for the sunset and enjoy a drink with the locals.
Supermarket with most things available. Dona Margarida is a charm.
10 locals recommend
Moinho (Maloeira)
Supermarket with most things available. Dona Margarida is a charm.
Sightseeing
Lobosonda - Madeira Whale Watching
Avenida Dom Manuel IWhale and dolphin boat trip, well worth it.
Arte Museum overlooking Calheta beach with a great view. Modern building, well worth the visit.
90 locals recommend
Mudas Museu Arte Contemporanea
Arte Museum overlooking Calheta beach with a great view. Modern building, well worth the visit.
The Levada runs at the bottom of our house. Have a walk at sunset towards Ponta do Pargo and enjoy the views.
Levada Nova
Levada NovaThe Levada runs at the bottom of our house. Have a walk at sunset towards Ponta do Pargo and enjoy the views.
City/town information
Great beach, nice supermarket with all you need and old Rhum bar and factory makes this village worth the visit.
25 locals recommend
Estreito da Calheta
Great beach, nice supermarket with all you need and old Rhum bar and factory makes this village worth the visit.
Paul do Mar is a small village on the Ocean, in winter the waves make this place a must for expirienced surfers. Good tapas and food by the port.
55 locals recommend
Paul Do Mar
Paul do Mar is a small village on the Ocean, in winter the waves make this place a must for expirienced surfers. Good tapas and food by the port.
Beautiful Village by the ocean, clean water and easy swimming makes this a must visit. Nice walk on the promenade. In winter this place lights up with solid surf.
71 locals recommend
Jardim Do Mar
Beautiful Village by the ocean, clean water and easy swimming makes this a must visit. Nice walk on the promenade. In winter this place lights up with solid surf.
Food scene
This place never disappoints. Great service and good fish, Octopus, Scarab or Cataplana with white wine is a must.
Leme Marisqueira
Avenida Dom Manuel IThis place never disappoints. Great service and good fish, Octopus, Scarab or Cataplana with white wine is a must.
Typical Madeira meat-only restaurant. Have the local Poncha on arrival and the espetada will be even better. There is a great wine list too.
6 locals recommend
Restaurante Viola
596 Estr. João Gonçalves ZarcoTypical Madeira meat-only restaurant. Have the local Poncha on arrival and the espetada will be even better. There is a great wine list too.
The Lapas (limpets)....the mussels, wow. Nice restaurant on the beach. Well worth the visit, go for a swim before the meal.
Restaurante Borda d'Água
Rua Engenheiro Pereira RibeiroThe Lapas (limpets)....the mussels, wow. Nice restaurant on the beach. Well worth the visit, go for a swim before the meal.
In Madalena do Mar, a great place to sit by the ocean, swim and eat. no rush, enjoy! In summer there are tables by the water!
11 locals recommend
Snack Bar Stone House
Avenida 1º de FevereiroIn Madalena do Mar, a great place to sit by the ocean, swim and eat. no rush, enjoy! In summer there are tables by the water!
A nice little place in Paul do Mar. Enjoy the fishing and relaxed atmosphere and eat right on the street. Marvellous.
O Ideal
16 Rua do CaisA nice little place in Paul do Mar. Enjoy the fishing and relaxed atmosphere and eat right on the street. Marvellous.
Lovely restaurant in the little roads of Jardim do Mar, great food and setup.
37 locals recommend
Joe's Bar
nº12 Vereda da IgrejaLovely restaurant in the little roads of Jardim do Mar, great food and setup.
Nice place to eat overlooking the ocean. Great food, and sun exposure. Go swim.
27 locals recommend
Portinho
2 R. do PortinhoNice place to eat overlooking the ocean. Great food, and sun exposure. Go swim.
Maktub Guest House
Guest house with a restaurant, brunches and easy food. Lovely decor
City advice
Don't miss
Mercado Abastecedor dos Prazeres
Don't miss the early Sunday Market. Arrive before 11 am
Don't miss
Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
Animal sanctuary. Worth the visit. Have a coffee when you are done.
Don't miss
Achadas da Cruz
Don't miss this location, the lift down is the steepest in Madeira. And the views from the bottom are unreal.
Don't miss
Ponta do Pargo
The views at the Farol and from Miradouro do Fio and are not to be missed. Have a walk and absorb the location.
Travelling with kids
Calheta Beach, Quinta Pedagocica
Calheta beach is a great place to take the little ones. Its a sandy beach with toilets and restaurants.
Quinta Pedagogica, with a few animals, is a good experience. Hava coffee on the way back.