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Opt for a sea view room here and you certainly won’t be disappointed. Just 40 minutes from popular Funchal, it’s an alternative perspective that draws guests to Calheta. Facing a panorama of beautiful blues from rooms to restaurants to a rooftop infinity pool, there’s no shortage of postcard-perfect vistas, especially in a location so well suited to hiking. Close to the Paul de Serra plateau, there’s easy access to the levada walks, and you can even go one step further, taking to the skies for a spot of paragliding. Though if you prefer to keep two feet firmly on ground level, a short 15-minute stroll along the coastline lands you in charming Calheta village.  

Back at the resort, relaxation describes more than simply how to spend the days here. Naturally, the spa and pool are the perfect places to unwind, yet the service style here is calming too. Expect a laidback ambience with ample amenities to while away the hours. When you’re not sinking into a private plunge pool or sunbathing on a Bali bed, indulge in breakfast, afternoon tea and aperitifs in the premium lounge – à la carte dining is reserved for evenings at Alambique and seafront Tropiche restaurants. In essence, this is an out-of-the-way oasis where a minimalist aesthetic comfortably fits into the embrace of a place meaning ‘small cove’.