Location: Madeira < Portugal
Nearest Airport:
FUNCHAL -MADEIRA INTERNATIONAL at 50
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Nearest Beach:
CALHETA at 0.5
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Nearest Restaurant:
CALHETA MARINA - choice of 6 at 1
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Car: recommended
SOM DO MAR has a privileged location in the seaside village of Vila Calheta which because of its position at just above sea level enjoys a sub tropical climate. The all year warmth is only possible at very low altitudes on the south coast of the island.
Som do Mar is an ideal base from which to explore the local Levada walks and countryside before returning for a quick swim in the lagoon and that pre-dinner drink. The Levada system with 2000 kms of walking through beautiful mountain countryside and there are walks for all levels of fitness.
Vila Calheta has a swimming lagoon and Marina with restaurants and bars all within a 10 min. stroll. There is a well equipped supermarket , Multi media centre, Art Gallery and working Sugar Cane Museum again all just a short walk away. Guest may arrange excursions whale / dolphin watching or fishing including big game fishing.
No holiday would be complete without a visit to the capital of Funchal with its busy market and botanical gardens .