Socalco Nature Calheta - Calheta (Madeira)

Boutique rural hotel on a cliffside vineyard in Calheta, Madeira

Accommodations

Socalco Nature Calheta offers a range of rooms and houses built inside renovated historic agricultural buildings on a terraced cliffside. Each guest room includes a sea-view window bench, while cottages like Casa Cascata and Casa do Ribeiro provide private kitchenettes and direct access to the hotel's vineyards. Part of the property is a working winery that produces two house wines from grapes grown on site.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The on-site Razão restaurant serves a daily changing tasting menu (3, 4, or 6 courses) made with vegetables and herbs from the hotel's organic farm. Chef Octávio Freitas, a Michelin-starred chef, leads the kitchen, and guests are invited to personalized cooking classes that include sourdough bread making. The hotel earned the National Tourism Award for Gastronomic Tourism and a World Luxury Award for Artisanal & Organic Cuisine for Europe.

Amenities & Activities

Socalco Nature Madeira has an outdoor freshwater swimming pool with a sun terrace and sun loungers overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Yoga classes are available on site, and the hotel arranges themed dinner nights on the outdoor terrace with local poncha and wine pairings. Guests can also walk down to Calheta Beach (a 7-minute walk) or drive 15 miles to Girao Cape for additional scenery.

Services & Practical Information

The hotel offers free private parking, free WiFi throughout, and room service for guests. Babysitting and child care services are available upon request, and small pets are allowed with prior arrangement. Socalco Nature Calheta also has meeting and banquet facilities for groups, as well as daily housekeeping.

Location & Surroundings

Located in Calheta on Madeira's southwest coast, Socalco Nature Calheta is a 7-minute walk from Calheta Beach, one of the island's few sandy swimming beaches. Nearby attractions include Girao Cape (15 miles), Porto Moniz natural swimming pools (20 miles), and the famous levada hiking trails. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 31 mile away by car.

• Location: cliffside vineyard overlooking the Atlantic, 7 min walk to Calheta Beach
• Rooms: rooms and cottages in historic agricultural buildings with sea views
• Dining: Razão restaurant with Michelin-starred chef and daily tasting menus
• Activities: cooking classes, yoga, themed dinner nights on outdoor terrace
• Certification: National Tourism Award for Gastronomic Tourism; Luxury Award for Artisanal Cuisine
• Sustainability: organic farm supplies restaurant; on-site winery produces two house wines

License number: RNET 10736