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Estreito Da Calheta

Vargem Gorge – Calheta Sand Beach loop from Calheta

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Estreito Da Calheta

Vargem Gorge – Calheta Sand Beach loop from Calheta

Moderate

4.3

(80)

233

hikers

Vargem Gorge – Calheta Sand Beach loop from Calheta

02:50

8.52km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

260 m

Vereda dos Reis Magos

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2

1.69 km

Vargem Gorge

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Great gorge, little committed. Good to go way on Jan 1st 2023.

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3

3.55 km

Calheta Beach and Promenade

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Here you can find the best and most natural rum on the island, not so crowded with tourists and the prices for all rum are not as expensive as in Porto da Cruz.

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4

3.63 km

Calheta Sand Beach

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Calheta has a relatively large sandy beach that is ideal for swimming.

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3.92 km

Calheta Beach

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It's a great place to jog along the promenade.

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6

4.25 km

Calheta Beach

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Porto de Recreio da Calheta
Marinas and Harbours

The stately town of Calheta offers a privileged place for water sports. About 16 nautical miles west of Funchal, Calheta marina offers …

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7

4.47 km

Calheta Beach

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A nice little beach promenade with a great bar 😄.

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8

6.45 km

Gorge Trail with Stream

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8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

2.22 km

1.80 km

1.75 km

Surfaces

3.71 km

2.21 km

1.93 km

499 m

157 m

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