MADEIRA is one of those places that having a hire car is an absolute must. It is a stunning island right out of the Jurassic period, with dramatic cliffs, ancient towns and fantastic roads. You can have cheap car hire at MADEIRA - Villa da Calheta, too, by booking ahead online.

Getting to MADEIRA is by way of Funchal Airport, which resides in the capital of the same name. Villa da Calheta is then a 45-minute bus ride away, after which you can pick up car rental at MADEIRA - Villa da Calheta. It resides on the island’s west coast and has its only sand beach.

Calheta has about the nicest disposition of any resort on the island owing to its cliff top setting and the beach. There is also a marina here from where boat trips can be had, while facilities for tourists are excellent with hotels, restaurants and shops. With car hire at MADEIRA - Villa da Calheta you can get to anywhere on the island.

The N101 highway goes right around the coast of MADEIRA, while the interior is crisscrossed with a series of dramatic roads. Right in the middle is Curral das Freiras, going by way of dead volcanoes and just the best scenery, while right up on the north coast is the equally impressive setting of the town of São Vicente with car rental at MADEIRA - Villa da Calheta.

Funchal, the capital, is east of Villa da Calheta and is surrounded by interesting towns and fishing villages.