Praia da Calheta

Praia da Calheta is a beach located near the town , on the island of Madeira, . It is one of the few sandy beaches of Madeira, with sand imported from North Africa.
  • Beach
  • …lies at an elevation of 7 metres (23 feet)
  • …is also known as “Calheta beach”
  • Description: beach in Calheta, Madeira, Portugal

Places of Interest

Highlights include Igreja Matriz da Calheta and Casa das Mudas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Calheta and Estreito da Calheta.
is on the southwest coast of .
is a civil parish in the municipality… is situated 2½ km east of Praia da Calheta.

Praia da Calheta

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Latitude
32.71868° or 32° 43′ 7″ north
Longitude
-17.17428° or 17° 10′ 27″ west
Open location code
8C44PR9G+F7
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Spanish—“Praia da Calheta” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lobosonda and Marina da Calheta.

Madeira: Highlights

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