Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Estreito da Calheta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Estreito da Calheta

With a population of 1.618, Estreito da Calheta is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Estreito da Calheta has to offer.

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When to visit Estreito da Calheta

Estreito da Calheta in January
Estimated hotel price
€208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estreito da Calheta in January
Estimated hotel price
€208
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Estreito da Calheta

Plane

Although Estreito da Calheta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 39 km from Estreito da Calheta. The shortest flight to Estreito da Calheta from Ireland departs from Shannon and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Estreito da Calheta is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 27 km from Estreito da Calheta. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores and FunchalDrive Rent-a-car, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

Although Estreito da Calheta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 39 km from Estreito da Calheta. The shortest flight to Estreito da Calheta from Ireland departs from Shannon and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Estreito da Calheta is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 27 km from Estreito da Calheta. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores and FunchalDrive Rent-a-car, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Estreito da Calheta

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Estreito da Calheta

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estreito da Calheta

Average rates range from around €132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €199 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Estreito da Calheta

Hiring a car in Estreito da Calheta

Expect to pay €2.00 per litre in Estreito da Calheta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.97 and €31.96.

Expect to pay €2.00 per litre in Estreito da Calheta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.97 and €31.96.