Beach · Calheta · Madeira
Praia da Calheta (Porto Santo)
The south-western tip of Porto Santo's 9 km beach, where the golden sand gives way to rock formations, looking out to Ilhéu da Cal (also called Ilhéu de Baixo) and, on…
- Excellent water
Sea now at Praia da Calheta (Porto Santo)
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About the beach
The south-western tip of Porto Santo's 9 km beach, where the golden sand gives way to rock formations, looking out to Ilhéu da Cal (also called Ilhéu de Baixo) and, on clear days, Madeira. There is parking, changing rooms, toilets and food nearby. The Portaria lists it as a limited-use beach with no guaranteed lifeguard, and the official bathing-water profile flags strong currents, so take extra care when swimming. It is a popular sunset spot. Water quality was rated Excellent in 2025.
- Type
- Sea beach
- Town
- Calheta (Porto Santo)
- Region
- Madeira
- Water quality 2025
- Excellent
- Coordinates
- 33.0246, -16.3796
Praia da Calheta (Porto Santo) · Calheta
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Water quality: official 2025 bathing-season classification (European Environment Agency / APA). Editorial description by Portal Turismo Portugal. Before you go, check lifeguard cover, the flag and access, especially outside the bathing season.