Set off the beaten track, as you arrive at Faja do Mar, a narrow driveway guides you towards this elegant villa. Spilling out across a flat piece of land at the foot of the cliff in sunny Calheta, it is hard to know in which direction to look. With the elegance of the villa, the drama of the cliffs, the vibrant colours of the gardens and the breath-taking blue of the Gulf Stream, every direction offers a new delight!

The colours and aesthetic outside have been emanated throughout the villa interiors, with whites, blues, and orange features throughout, creating a beautiful connection between the indoors and outdoor and setting a completely relaxed atmosphere throughout the entire property. The entirety of the ground floor boasts a beautiful open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Large patio doors make the most of the idyllic sea views, with banana trees framing each vista! Upstairs, both bedrooms boast en-suite shower rooms, and the master also boasts a relaxing balcony with the same stunning views as downstairs. You can wake up each morning, draw open your curtains and fully immerse yourself in this breath-taking setting whilst curling back under the covers.

It is outside that Faja do Mar starts to feel truly magical. The fabulous swimming pool has been built into the cliff, with a wide shelf where you can sit, lay, or even place a sunbed and listen to the water lapping around you. A private zen garden sits to the side, where a trickling waterfall weaves around a working levada; a vine-covered veranda where you can relax in the evening with a glass of chilled wine while watching the sunset.

Thirty metres below the villa, accessed via a winding pathway, is a secluded rocky beach with a lovely little beach hut that is shared by a few of the local villas, Faja do Mar included. A front terrace with sunbeds, an outdoor shower, a built-in barbecue, and a large table, as well as a small kitchen, all create another fantastic spot for relaxing and soaking in the unbeatable atmosphere at this villa.

Whether you are looking to spend all your time at the villa, go hiking in the hills, or to visit the local towns and villages soaking in the culture, then this is the best spot, a small corner of paradise on the emerald isle of Madeira.