Ponta da Calheta

Tourist attraction · Madeira

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This Under-the-radar Island Was Just Named the Best Beach Destination in Europe

"Ponta da Calheta is a scenic beach spot known for its photogenic, rocky outcroppings, where visitors can swim in warm, turquoise waters." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T

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