Calhau Grande Hotel - Arco da Calheta (Madeira)
32.716919, -17.158652
Overview
Eco-friendly rural retreat with panoramic ocean views
Rooms & Cottages
Calhau Grande offers self-catering cottages, each with unique architecture and design elements. Every cottage has a private garden and barbecue facilities, plus well-equipped kitchenettes for meal preparation. Guests also receive homemade local treats and personalized guidance for exploring Madeira.
Facilities & Grounds
The property includes an outdoor salt-water swimming pool with panoramic views, surrounded by sun loungers and beach chairs. Guests have access to a private garden and orchard that supplies fresh produce, as well as free bicycles for exploring the area. A sun terrace and barbecue area offer outdoor dining spaces.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Calhau Grande Hotel sits in Arco da Calheta, 1 mile from Caminho Faja do Mar Beach and a short drive from Calheta Beach. The property provides access to Levadas hiking trails, a network of scenic walking paths unique to Madeira. Girao Cape (14 miles) and Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools (21 mile) are nearby attractions.
Family-Friendly Features
The hotel provides family rooms that sleep multiple guests, plus board games and puzzles for children. The outdoor salt-water pool and garden are open year-round, taking advantage of Madeira's mild climate. A family-friendly environment with spacious accommodations makes Calhau Grande suited for families seeking a relaxing vacation.
Sustainability & Ecology
Calhau Grande focuses on sustainability through careful ecological restoration of its rustic cottages. The property is surrounded by native flora, and guests can pick fresh produce from the on-site orchard. This eco-friendly approach is part of the hotel's commitment to preserving the natural landscape of Arco da Calheta.
- Sustainability: 12 restored cottages with ecological restoration
- Pool: Salt-water swimming pool with ocean views
- Access: Free bicycles for local exploration
- Produce: Private garden and orchard for fresh fruits and herbs
- Family: Board games, puzzles, and spacious family rooms
- Location: 1 mile from Caminho Faja do Mar Beach
License number: 53
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Essential information about Calhau Grande Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 179 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 30.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, FNC |
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