Meu Pé De Cacau - Guidebook
Bar scene and sunset
One of those places where crowds gather to see the sun set. Known for their mojitos and reggae music playing in the background.
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Maktub Pub
One of those places where crowds gather to see the sun set. Known for their mojitos and reggae music playing in the background.
A Tiki Bar (the only?) in Madeira, with a fantastic ambience, huge selection of rums, tiki and other cocktails. 15 minute drive from Paúl do Mar in Estreito da Calheta.
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Pukiki
77 R. das FurnasA Tiki Bar (the only?) in Madeira, with a fantastic ambience, huge selection of rums, tiki and other cocktails. 15 minute drive from Paúl do Mar in Estreito da Calheta.
The local sugar cane "engenho" in Calheta, where rum and molasses are produced. Between late March and early May (depends on the climate that year) it is possible to see the engines in action.
In Engenho da Calheta you can try and purchase different rums (new and aged), as well as other products such as "bolo de mel", a typical Christmas cake made with sugarcane molasses and many different spices.
Open everyday 9am - 6pm during the week and 10am - 6pm on weekends (subject to change).
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Sociedade dos Engenhos da Calheta
29 Av. D. Manuel IThe local sugar cane "engenho" in Calheta, where rum and molasses are produced. Between late March and early May (depends on the climate that year) it is possible to see the engines in action.
In Engenho da Calheta you can try and purchase different rums (new and aged), as well as other products such as "bolo de mel", a typical Christmas cake made with sugarcane molasses and many different spices.
Open everyday 9am - 6pm during the week and 10am - 6pm on weekends (subject to change).
Food scene
They serve typical beach bar food such as limpets, octopus portions, shrimp and bolo do caco. Tasty sangrias. "O Ideal" also has take-away service.
O Ideal
16 Rua do CaisThey serve typical beach bar food such as limpets, octopus portions, shrimp and bolo do caco. Tasty sangrias. "O Ideal" also has take-away service.
Honest food that is well prepared and moderately priced, in Ponta do Pargo.
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Restaurante O Farolim
N°311 ER101Honest food that is well prepared and moderately priced, in Ponta do Pargo.
A cafe close to the property that is quite good at pastry. A must place to have breakfast.
Cafe Villa Amore
A cafe close to the property that is quite good at pastry. A must place to have breakfast.
Nice beach bar and restaurant in the neighbouring village of Jardim do Mar, overlooking the local beach. Good cocktails and beach food such as octopus, limpets and lulas.
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Portinho
2 R. do PortinhoNice beach bar and restaurant in the neighbouring village of Jardim do Mar, overlooking the local beach. Good cocktails and beach food such as octopus, limpets and lulas.
Great restaurant in the village of "Prazeres". Traditional Madeiran fare including very typical starters.
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Restaurante Chico
Caminho Lombo da RochaGreat restaurant in the village of "Prazeres". Traditional Madeiran fare including very typical starters.
Mara Restaurante
Great place for fresh fish and seafood
Calheta Green
Nice meat restaurant in the hills above Calheta
Socalco Nature Restaurante
Elevated regional cuisine with local seasonal ingredients
Sightseeing
This lighthouse is located in the southwestern point of Madeira, several hundred meters high with breathtaking views over cliffs that dive right into the ocean. On clear days, this is likely one of the best places possible for watching the sun set.
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Faro di Ponta do Pargo
This lighthouse is located in the southwestern point of Madeira, several hundred meters high with breathtaking views over cliffs that dive right into the ocean. On clear days, this is likely one of the best places possible for watching the sun set.
This sight-seeing spot is part of Vereda dos Zimbreiros and has a stunning view overlooking Paúl do Mar. The easiest to get there is by driving up to Massapez and walking the 10 minutes it takes to get there.
Miradouro do Massapez
Ladeira dos ZimbreirosThis sight-seeing spot is part of Vereda dos Zimbreiros and has a stunning view overlooking Paúl do Mar. The easiest to get there is by driving up to Massapez and walking the 10 minutes it takes to get there.
Hiking
This path is part of Caminho Real 23, which goes all the way around the island of Madeira. Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar covers the section from Paúl do Mar to Prazeres. This path still features it's original basalt stone pavement.
Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar
Caminho Real do Paúl do MarThis path is part of Caminho Real 23, which goes all the way around the island of Madeira. Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar covers the section from Paúl do Mar to Prazeres. This path still features it's original basalt stone pavement.
Beaches
As you might have noticed, sandy beaches are not what Madeira is about. Access to the sea is through a pier, either by stairs or diving. Usually a bit crowded during summer.
Praia do Paúl do Mar.
As you might have noticed, sandy beaches are not what Madeira is about. Access to the sea is through a pier, either by stairs or diving. Usually a bit crowded during summer.
The main beach in the village of Calheta. As it is a sand beach (sand imported from Morocco), it gets a bit crowded during summer and is specially popular with families.
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Calheta Beach
The main beach in the village of Calheta. As it is a sand beach (sand imported from Morocco), it gets a bit crowded during summer and is specially popular with families.
Grocery and convenience stores
Neighbourhood supermarket with all the essentials but no butcher nor fishmonger. Also has a cafeteria. 10-15 minute drive from Paúl do Mar.
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Meu Super Prazeres (Madeira)
Neighbourhood supermarket with all the essentials but no butcher nor fishmonger. Also has a cafeteria. 10-15 minute drive from Paúl do Mar.
This is the full-service supermarket with butcher and fishmonger closer to Paúl do Mar, a 5-10 minute drive in the village of Calheta next to the sandy beach.
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Pingo Doce
C. C Entrada PrincipalThis is the full-service supermarket with butcher and fishmonger closer to Paúl do Mar, a 5-10 minute drive in the village of Calheta next to the sandy beach.
Attractions
Managed by the parish priest, this small estate in the neighbouring village of Prazeres (10 minute drive) produces cider from local apple varieties, as well as different award-winning jams made from locally sourced fruits.
You can try these products in the nice tea house situated in their gardens. For a small fee, it is also possible to visit the farm part where they keep many different animals from chicken to llamas.
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School Farm Dos Prazeres Madeira
N3 R. da IgrejaManaged by the parish priest, this small estate in the neighbouring village of Prazeres (10 minute drive) produces cider from local apple varieties, as well as different award-winning jams made from locally sourced fruits.
You can try these products in the nice tea house situated in their gardens. For a small fee, it is also possible to visit the farm part where they keep many different animals from chicken to llamas.