With a population of 1,618, Estreito da Calheta is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Estreito da Calheta has to offer.
Although Estreito da Calheta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 24 miles from Estreito da Calheta. The shortest flight to Estreito da Calheta from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h.
Another option to get to Estreito da Calheta is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 17 miles from Estreito da Calheta. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Funchal.
Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.38 per gallon in Estreito da Calheta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.58 and $118.10.