Places to visit near

Calheta

Calheta is a town in Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal of about 1,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit: 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 32 waterfalls. The must-see places are Praia da Calheta, Capela da Nossa Senhora da Piedade and Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena.

32.7167° N, 17.1833° WPop. 1,618

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Within 30 km118 places
Within 50 km240
Must-see65
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Calheta

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:23 pm

45 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 Calheta
  2. Capela da Nossa Senhora da Piedadechurch · 30 min
  3. Capela de São Lourençochurch · 30 min
  4. Risco Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luzchurch · 30 min
  6. Igreja de Santa Maria Madalenachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Calheta
Today’s loopCalhetaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Calheta?

Praia da Calheta (beach, about 1 km), Capela da Nossa Senhora da Piedade (church, about 4 km), Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena (church, about 6 km), Cascata Dos Anjos (waterfall, about 9 km), Risco Waterfall (waterfall, about 9 km), 25 Fontes Falls (waterfall, about 10 km).

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

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

Which is the nearest church to Calheta?

Igreja Do Espírito Santo, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santo António (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Calheta?

Casa Do Vale da Bica, about 2 km by road; Engenho Do Sitio da Piedade (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Calheta?

Start in Calheta, visit Capela da Nossa Senhora da Piedade, then Capela de São Lourenço, then Risco Waterfall, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz, then Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.