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Praia da Calheta — Portugal
City & resort

Praia da Calheta

Calheta, Madeira · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

Volcanic Madeira has almost no natural sand, so Calheta imported its own — two calm golden lagoons on the island's sunniest coast.

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Sea temperature
~23°C in the warm season
Water
Calm, clear and turquoise inside the sheltered twin lagoons
Sand
Golden sand shipped in from the Sahara, held between two breakwaters
Swimming
Warm, calm and shallow — Madeira's easiest and safest swimming
Best time to visit
May–Oct
Setting
Two man-made golden-sand lagoons on Madeira's sunny south-west coast, beside a marina below banana terraces
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Praia da Calheta: frequently asked questions

Where is Praia da Calheta?

Praia da Calheta is at Calheta, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Praia da Calheta?

In the warm season the sea at Praia da Calheta reaches about 23°C. Calm, clear and turquoise inside the sheltered twin lagoons.

When is the best time to visit Praia da Calheta?

The best time to visit Praia da Calheta is May–Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Praia da Calheta have?

Praia da Calheta has golden sand shipped in from the Sahara, held between two breakwaters.

Is Praia da Calheta good for swimming?

Warm, calm and shallow — Madeira's easiest and safest swimming.

Does Praia da Calheta have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Praia da Calheta holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Don Amaro from Madeira Islands, Portugal (CC BY 2.0) · source