|  Hotel Information Pousada Pico da Urze:
 Pousada Pico da Urze Hotel is located in Paul da Serra – the largest plateau in Madeira – 1,400 metres high and only 35 minutes from Funchal. It is located in the heart of nature and provides a peaceful setting with lovely lanscapes, some of the most beautiful ones you can appreciate on the Island. The forest and the mountains form one of the biggest natural parks in the world- Laurissilva Forests, classified as world heritage by UNESCO. From the comfortable Hotel you can go for innumerable walks along levadas and paths, highly sought after and appreciated on Madeira Island. You have also the possibility to go on Mountainbike tours (bike rental at reduced costs for BookPortugal.com clients!).
Our Recommendation:
Perfect for hikerns and for those, who would like to spend their holidays close to nature in very beautiful surroundings.
Your Hotel in Madeira:
Sitio do Ovil - Paul da Serra - 9370 Calheta
Ilha da Madeira- Portugal. | | |
| | |  Location:
Pico de Urze is located in Paula da Serra, about 35 minutes from Funchal.
Distances & Travel Information:
Funchal: 35 minutes by car
Calheta Beach: 25 minutes by car
Natural swimming pool in Porto Moniz: 25 minutes by car
Levada walks (hiking): direct from the hotel | | |
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Beach:
Only 20 minutes away from Pico de Urze you can find the only white sandy beach on Madeira, the Calheta Beach, which is perfect for swimming and water sports. You also have the opportunity to visit the Porto Moniz natural swimming pool, where you can enjoy swimming and the beautiful sea view. | | |
| | |  Area information Calheta:
Calheta is located in the west of Madeira between wine areas, banana and sugar cane plantations and is one of the sunniest parts of Madeira. The factory that produces rum from sugar cane is worth a visit. The town has the only (and artificial) white sandy beach in Madeira. The location is also perfect for Paragliding.
Distance to airport: ~55 km
Our expert tips for your holidays in Calheta:
Calheta is the best place on Madeira for a family or beach holiday, with many activities such as watersports, paragliding or hiking paths with different levels available.
The only white sandy beach of Madeira is not an insider tip any more, but all the same very recommendable, best to go during the week.
Centro das Artes Casa Mudas (modern art), Vale de Amores, Calheta (Tel.: 29 18 22 08, Tue – Sun 10 a.m. – 19 p.m., entrance: € 5
You should also visit the north and east of Madeira island by excursion or with a rental car. Do not miss a Levada-walk, there are different walks for all levels of fitness. | | |
| | |  Restaurant Tips around Calheta:
Ponta do Sol – specialized in Lapas-shells, deliciously prepared with butter and garlic (ca. € 5), beautiful view over the village of Ponta do Sol, only a few tables on the terrace, perfect to come for a sundowner, located in Ponta do Sol
O Fio Casa de Cha – speciality Espada fish in wine-garlic sauce, beautiful restaurant with terrace, open daily, in Ponta do Pargo underneath the lighthouse | | |
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