Calheta

Calheta is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,143 metres. Calheta is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include 25 Fontes Falls and Risco waterfall.

Waterfall
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes. The waterfall is 30m high, consisting of a group of different water streams coming vertically down the mountainside.

Waterfall
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The is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, in the Madeira Islands. The waterfall is 100m high, consisting of a group of different water streams coming vertically down the mountainside.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 4 km south of Calheta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Calheta and Arco da Calheta.

Town
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is on the southwest coast of . Whilst in town consider visiting the historic, picturesque fishing villages of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar which were venues in 2001 for the World Surfing Championships. is situated 5 km southwest of Calheta.

Village
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is a freguesia in the municipality of in the island of Madeira. The population in 2021 was 2,999, in an area of 14.70 km². is situated 4 km south of Calheta.

Village
Photo: Hans-Jürgen Becker, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta in the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 1,607, in an area of 14.32 km2. is situated 5 km west of Calheta.

Calheta

Latitude
32.752° or 32° 45′ 7″ north
Longitude
-17.1401° or 17° 8′ 24″ west
Population
3,160
Elevation
1,143 metres (3,750 feet)
Open location code
8C44QV25+QX
Geo­Names ID
8014016
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