Vargem Gorge – Calheta Sand Beach loop from Calheta

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Estreito Da Calheta

Vargem Gorge – Calheta Sand Beach loop from Calheta

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Vargem Gorge – Calheta Sand Beach loop from Calheta

02:46

8.23km

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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260 m

Vereda dos Reis Magos

Highlight • Trail

1.11 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean Over a Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.73 km

Vargem Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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

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3.57 km

Calheta Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Beach

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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3.65 km

Calheta Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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3.94 km

Calheta Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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4.18 km

Calheta Beach

Highlight • Beach

A nice little beach promenade with a great bar 😄.

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6.15 km

Gorge Trail with Stream

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.21 km

1.78 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.91 km

1.77 km

499 m

159 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

18°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

February 16, 2025,Madeira Tag 3 - Wanderung vom Hotel Quinta Alegre zum Strand von Calheta

Some sections are very steep on asphalt roads, so plan on about 90 minutes for the return journey on foot. Taxi transfer to the hotel is available for €10.

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