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Arco da Calheta

Arco da Calheta is a town in Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal of about 3,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit: 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 32 waterfalls. The must-see places are Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena, Praia da Calheta and Cascata Dos Anjos.

32.7150° N, 17.1497° WPop. 3,241

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Within 30 km180 places
Within 50 km241
Must-see65
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arco da Calheta

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arco da Calheta
  2. Cascata Dos Anjoswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Museu Etnográfico da Madeiramuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Risco Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Capela de São Lourençochurch · 30 min
  6. Capela da Nossa Senhora da Piedadechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Arco da Calheta
Today’s loopArco da CalhetaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arco da Calheta?

Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena (church, about 3 km), Praia da Calheta (beach, about 3 km), Cascata Dos Anjos (waterfall, about 6 km), Risco Waterfall (waterfall, about 7 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz (church, about 7 km), Capela de São Sebastião (church, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arco da Calheta?

241 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 32 waterfalls, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Arco da Calheta?

Nossa Senhora da Conceição, about 1 km by road; Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Arco da Calheta?

Casa Do Vale da Bica, about 4 km by road; Engenho Do Sitio da Piedade (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arco da Calheta?

Start in Arco da Calheta, visit Cascata Dos Anjos, then Museu Etnográfico da Madeira, then Risco Waterfall, then Capela de São Lourenço, then Capela da Nossa Senhora da Piedade, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.