Casa Region

Calheta is often recognised for its extremely beautiful landscapes as well as its outstanding collection of monumental landmarks, placing it high on many travellers’ bucket lists. Casa Region is located around 10 minutes away from the centre of Calheta, giving guests prime access to a wealth of riveting local sights. If you are looking to embark on a truly unforgettable adventure, a boat trip is a must-do activity. These excursions are very popular with tourists and locals alike and often depart from the marina. Once you have boarded one of the enticing boats, you will then travel to a collection of alluring bays. Here, you will be able to observe a family of bottlenose dolphins as they play joyfully in the sapphire blue water.
 
For those travelling to this spectacular region in May, you must attend the vibrant Madeira Flower Festival. This four-day event celebrates the diverse horticulture and fauna seen throughout the area, offering guests a truly unique sightseeing experience. During their time at this festival, guests are encouraged to observe the wealth of topiaries and displays in full detail, immersing themselves in the truly wonderful talent and vitality that surrounds them. This festival also welcomes a series of local dancers and artists, allowing guests to blend in with the vivaciousness of the native culture. The Madeira Flower Festival takes place in Praca do Povo which can be found just under 40 minutes away from Casa Region.
 
Alongside its wealth of enticing natural landscapes, Calheta is also praised for its deeply energetic nightlife. Guests must travel into the local town to discover the wide variety of alcoholic drinks on offer. Thus, guests can indulge in a delightful glass of wine as they partake in a spot of people-watching inside one of the region’s amicable establishments. If you wish to delve deeper into the region’s intuitive wine industry, a trip to the Madeira Wine Institute is an ideal way to do so. This landmark offers guests a guided tour of its grounds, allowing them to observe an array of traditional winemaking techniques. Thus, this is a great attraction to visit if you want to learn more about how this commodity has impacted the local economy of this bustling town. The Madeira Wine Institute is based just over half an hour away from the villa.

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THE REGION

Calheta, meaning ‘Small Cove’, is where many tourists flock to in order to indulge in beautiful man-made beaches and striking scenery.

This part of Madeira is formed of several municipalities, each with something unique and special to offer. Calheta Village is an ideal place to start especially if you enjoy a stiff drink! An old sugar cane factory still produces one of the world’s most respected white rums – Aguardente…perhaps you want to leave this part of your holiday till late in the evening!

Jardim do Mar is where you will find many of the locals on dawn patrol, taking to the waves and surfing. The waters can both be heavy and flat, making them ideal for abilities of surfer. Akaw!
 
For lovers of seafood, you should look no further than Paul do Mar. This is a village where most of the fisherman work out of, so you know you’ll be able to find the catch of the day here.

For those who have travelled to Madeira for its inland beauty, then look no further than Arco da Calheta and Prazeres. Within these locations you won’t only be able find some stunning hiking trails, but you’re also likely to stumble across some traditionally styled Parishes and unforgettable views.

ABOUT MADEIRA

The island of Madeira can be found south west of mainland Portugal, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the island’s location, its is considered to have a Mediterranean climate that serves locals and visitors all year round – making it an ideal escape from reality at any point in the year.

What we love Madeira for is its seemingly ongoing festivals! Madeirans have found an excuse to celebrate most things; including film, their natural surroundings and key patron saints. This means that planning a visit during these days and even weeks of commemoration is well worth it (scroll down to see some key dates).

Madeira is divided into several municipals, each with a special offering to those who visit this island. Our favourite two communities are Funchal and Calheta and these are where you will find most of our beautiful villas.

Madeira’s landscape extends much more than a striking coastline. Make sure you pack some hiking boots and venture inland during your stay. With mountainous trails along Vereda do Arieiro, or more countryside appropriate paths like Levada do Risco and waterfall chasing treks like Levada do Caldeirao Verde – this archipelago has everything a keen outdoors person requires.

For those who enjoy either playing or watching sports, you’ll be happy to know Madeira offers so much selection. Madeira is also home to three notable football clubs, so if you’re visiting during the football season and want to see a good quality of football, you have every chance to. Porto Santo Golfe is the island’s renowned golf course. With an 18-hole course (Par 72) overlooking a Galapagos-like backdrop, golf enthusiasts will certainly want a ‘slice’ of the action! Surfers can access some great beaches like Jardim do Mar, Ponta Pequena, Paul do Mar, and Fajã da Ovelha in order to find some swell. Or, if you’re simply looking to recline on a sun lounger and soak up some rays, whilst listening to crystal clear waves break as they hit the shores, you will find plenty of man-made beaches & Lidos created for your leisure!

With a superb climate, close proximity to the coastline, wonderful cuisine, charming locals and astonishing scenery – this is a fabulous holiday choice for families & friends.

But while you're enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Madeira, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we've put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!

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