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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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 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
€209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estreito da Calheta in January
Estimated hotel price
€209
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 Rent and Drive on Holiday, 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 Rent and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Estreito da Calheta

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Estreito da Calheta

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,818 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,325 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,152 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,478 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,837 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,108 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estreito da Calheta

Average rates range from around €88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €148 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 €1.84 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 €22.06 and €29.41.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €22.06 and €29.41.