2 Best Hotels in Calheta, Madeira

Part of the Savoy Signature collection, this four-star, all-inclusive hotel is right on the seafront with its own palm-studded grounds between the beach and Calheta's marina. The rooms are not huge, but all have balconies and the best ones peer out over the Atlantic. There are two restaurants, including one buffet and one à la carte, and three bars, one of which is poolside. An on-site spa and gym add to the appeal.

This charming sustainable boutique hotel in the hills above Calheta Beach offers comfortable rooms built into the terraced stone walls, a menu with ingredients grown on the grounds or from the local market, and a relaxing pool with amazing views down to the water. Accommodations range from standard rooms to spacious villas; all are individually decorated and vary in size and style. Each has a kitchenette, while some have private terraces or gardens. Owner and chef Octávio Freitas offers a variety of activities to keep guests engaged, including cooking classes and gastronomic island tours.