With its prime location on Portugal’s Madeira Island, Calheta is known for its ample sun, gorgeous beaches and magnificent yachts. Calheta is calm and easy going, and car hire in Calheta is available for those who wish to utilise its location as a base for discovering all Madeira has to offer.

Many visitors wishing for cheap car hire in Calheta choose to obtain their cars 45 minutes away at the island’s main airport in Funchal. All parts of the island can be reached from Calheta by well-maintained roads. Calheta is an ideal seaside destination and claims a recently renovated harbour and a stunning beach.

Visitors can enjoy Madeira’s celebrated wine in the village’s eateries and watering holes or can be taken along on a picnic in the island’s beautiful countryside along with other delicacies available from the large grocery store. Mild winters and summers make this a subtropical wonderland for all who come.

Sunbathers will enjoy the imported Sahara sand that meets the sheltered swimming area at the Calheta Beach Resort. It is less crowded during the week but is always enjoyable. Those craving culture will like the new Calheta Arts Centre and its interesting installations.

Car rental in Calheta works well for visitors wishing to enjoy other island attractions such as the waterfalls in Rabacal, the many water sports offered at Jardim do Mar or Madeira’s vast network of walking trails. A variety of options for drivers can be secured through any of the travel agents that set up shop across from the Pingo Doce Supermarket.