Arco da Calheta
Arco da Calheta is a locality in Calheta Municipality, Madeira and has an elevation of 810 metres. Arco da Calheta is situated nearby to the locality Pinheiro de Fora, as well as near Achada de Cima.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré and Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church
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Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Calheta and Arco da Calheta.
Calheta
Town
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Calheta is on the southwest coast of Madeira. Whilst in Calheta 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. Calheta is situated 4½ km west of Arco da Calheta.
Arco da Calheta
Village
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Arco da Calheta is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2021 was 2,999, in an area of 14.70 km². Arco da Calheta is the largest parish in Calheta in population.
Canhas
Village
Canhas is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta do Sol in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Extending into the interior from the coast, the parish has an area of 16.66 km2. It has a population of 3,769. Canhas is situated 4½ km southeast of Arco da Calheta.
Arco da Calheta
- Type: Locality with 3,170 residents
- Location: Calheta Municipality, Madeira, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
32.7286° or 32° 43′ 43″ northLongitude
-17.133° or 17° 7′ 59″ westPopulation
3,170Elevation
810 metres (2,657 feet)Open location code
8C44PVH8+FRGeoNames ID
8014902
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