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Price Range: £417 to £417 (GBP)

The property
Vista Mar is situated on the South coast of Madeira in the picturesque village of Estreito da Calheta. Quiet and peaceful it has stunning views and beautiful levada walks nearby. The property is bordered by banana plantations on either side and a vineyard to the front. Vista Mar has a large terrace outside that is perfect for replenishing that all important Vitamin D. The view from the terrace is of the sea meeting the sky and this often leads to some spectacular sunsets and sunrises. The nearest beach and super market is at Calheta which is six minutes by car. There are plenty of local bars and cafes with small shops within easy reach. There are other nearby beaches at Jardim do Mar and Paúl do Mar.  Funchal is approximately 35 minutes by car and the airport of Santa Cruz is approximately 50 minutes drive. Vista Mar was gutted and completely refurbished at the end 2001. With stunning views , the gardens of 'Vista Mar' grow a variety of fruits, among them oranges, lemons, avocados, figs and grapes, which can be picked depending on the season.  Accommodation (70 m²) comprises of a double bedroom with lots of storage space, comfortable lounge with a ‘futon' sofa bed that sleeps 2, radio/cassette player and many board games, bathroom with shower, basin, toilet and bidet, and a large kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, refrigerator and dining area leading to the outside sun terrace. Outside is a utility room with sink and washing machine. There is also the large sun terrace with table and chairs and sun loungers.All cutlery, bed linen and towels supplied. Welcome parcel included. A cot for ages 0 to 5 years of age will be supplied if requested. Sleeps 4, self catering.

Calheta
Simply enchanting! Blessed with rare natural beauty, the region of Calheta includes eight parishes spread over a total area of 116 square kilometres. Whether you walk along by the sea or hike in the steep mountains or descend down to the valleys, you will enjoy the many wonders of nature surrounding you. The sky spreads before you like a canvas in tones of blue and the beauty of the sea with its crystal waters attracts your eyes and invites you to take a swim when the heat can be felt with greater intensity. In order to provide you with some knowledge of the history of this area, here are a few facts related to each of the parishes of the Calheta district, the largest of the Archipelago of Madeira. Although Calheta was founded on the 1st of June 1502 by royal decree of Dom Manuel the Virtuous, the Municipal Assembly of the region stipulated that the anniversary would be celebrated on the 24th of June, coinciding with the holy day of São João. People think that the name of this parish comes from its small bay, as that is the true meaning of the word ‘calheta'.This parish is one of the oldest of the island and was one of the first to be explored by the primitive colonisers. This area is also famous for its wide variety of fish. Surrounded by rocks and almost caressing the ocean, Calheta presents you with a wide and precious religious heritage.

Funchal
Madeira's capital, Funchal, is an enchanting town set on a glittering bay against a background of soaring green mountains. Winding cobbled streets meander between elegant colonial-style buildings, nestling into the shelter of the verdant hillside. Funchal's historic core overlooks the harbour and features some fine government buildings and stately 18th-century mansions. Its deep natural harbour attracted early settlers in the 15th century. What to see. The simple whitewashed Sé Cathedral was built between 1486 and 1514. Inside, its main features are the magnificent mudejar ceiling of Madeira cedar wood and the voluptuous Baroque carving of the golden Sacramento chapel to the right of the main altar. Now a museum, the Quinta das Cruzes on Calçada do Pico is the house where the island's discoverer, João Gonçalves Zarco, once lived. Next door is the pretty 16th century church of Santa Clara where he lies buried. The Old Blandy Wine Lodge occupies part of a former Franciscan friary dating back to the 17th century. Guided visits include a tour of the cellars and a wine-tasting session. Nearby. Opened to the public in 1960, the Botanical Gardens on the edge of town display plants from all over the world, including desert cacti, rainforest orchids and South African proteas. The famous toboggan ride from Monte to Funchal is an exhilarating experience and takes approximately 20 minutes. Madeiran tobogganing was invented as a form of passenger transport around 1850. Much frequented by Sir Winston Churchill in the 1950s, the pretty fishing village of Câmara de Lobos to the west of Funchal offers spectacular views of the world's second-highest sea cliff, Cabo Girão (589 m). Also within easy reach of Funchal is the deep valley location of Curral das Freiras (Nuns' Refuge) near the centre of the island.

Funchal city distance 35 min

Calheta distance 6 min

Property Features
Sleeps 4
Doublebeds 1
Cots 1
Bathrooms 1
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Linenprovided
Traffic Low
Seaside 1
Relaxing
Patio
Airport Funchal
Airportdistance 50 min
Beach 15 Minutes Away
Sailing 45 Minutes away
Walking On site
Golf 45 Minutes away
Garden