Description

In a quiet location in the sunniest part of the island in the romantic village of Estreito da Calheta only 40 minutes from Funchal, Villa 17 ° West with an 8x4 m infinity salt water pool (with environmentally friendly solar cones and solar shower) is slightly elevated on a small hill embedded in a vineyard.

The location of the house is unique. You enjoy the character of the village with its festivals and are only a few minutes by car to the beach.

In Madeira you can experience wonderful temperatures in almost every season and especially in Calheta the climate is particularly suitable for fauna and flora. Everything blooms and sprouts in lavish abundance. Madeira offers very pleasant temperatures in every season.

Open the large panoramic windows and connect the living room with the large terrace and the adjacent pool and palm garden. They overlook the neighborhood wine quinta and the old village church and listen to the 'Sound of Calheta'.

Behind the house you can watch the mountains and the changing clouds or marvel at a rainbow directly over the seemingly endless Atlantic Ocean.
At night you can see the fishermen at sea from the bed and now and then pass an illuminated cruise ship towards America.

The free-standing 200 square meter non-smoking architect Villa 17 ° West with its 3 beautiful bedrooms with sea views from all balconies is equipped with every comfort for a relaxing holiday. All rooms have tasteful wooden cupboards with plenty of storage space.

The open living room is furnished in natural-colored wooden furniture and cozy leather sofas as well as a large 42 inch LCD TV. You have a large professional telescope for sea or star observation at your disposal. A DVD player is available as well as other high quality small binoculars.

With the help of the satellite system and the LCD TV you can receive all your favorite programs.

All three bathrooms are decorated in light sand tones.
The ensuite bathroom has a toilet and a shower.
A bathroom contains a bathtub with a shower function as well as a double sink, toilet and bidet.
On the ground floor there is a bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower.

Whether you would like to relax with a book at the skin-friendly brine pool in comfortable sun loungers or prefer to drive 5 minutes by car to the sandy beach in Calheta. All options are open to you. A detour to Funchal is only a stone's throw away and after the hustle and bustle of the big city you can enjoy the Calheta evening again.

In Calheta in the large supermarket on the beach, you get wonderful fresh fish that you can prepare in the well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen has all modern household appliances and is connected to the living room in the open living area. Hear the fireplace crackle as you eat in winter. Heaters are uncommon in Madeira. Wood is available to you.

In Calheta you can take part in very interesting village festivals and follow the Easter procession with the large carpets of flowers. All surrounding villages such as Jardim do Mar and Prazeres can be reached quickly.

Culture in Calheta: 'Casa das Mudas'
In Calheta just before the beach, there is a very modern and worth seeing museum that 'Casa das Mudas' is located on a cliff. The changing exhibitions of the museum are worth a visit. The view of the beach and the marina is fantastic. There are some good restaurants in the museum area and on the beach.

Swimming: Calheta Beach has a fine sandy beach and invites you to swim and snorkel.

Diving: Diving courses can be booked at the Calheta Hotel on the beach.

Paragliding: In Arco da Calheta there is the possibility of paragliding.

Piscinas Naturais in Porto Moniz:
You can reach the wonderful natural swimming pools in the rocks by z. B. start in Calheta and drive over Prazeres towards Porto Moniz over the mountain.

Whale and dolphin watching:
Maybe contact the competent team of Lobosonda in the marina and book a tour with the TV-known restored fishing boat 'Ribeira Brava' and his competent team.

Golf: In Funchal, just 25 km away, you can play on two golf courses or take a trip to Porto Santo by ferry from Funchal and play golf there.

Fishing and big game fishing:
Perhaps you are also interested in a fishing trip with the famous big game fishermen in the harbor?

Levadawanderungen:
Many interesting levada tours start in the west of the island and a wonderful tour starts not far from the villa and leads to the picturesque village of Prazeres. You pass the well-known levadas and pass hydrangea hedges and the globular agaphantus flowers. In Prazeres it is worth stopping at the Quinta Pädagogica. Have a typical gala dinner and try the cake or homemade bread.

Massage: In the village of Estrella da Calheta there is a beauty salon opposite the petrol station. There you can pamper yourself for very moderate prices and also book massages.

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