Socalco Nature Calheta - Calheta (Madeira)

Boutique rural hotel on Madeira's coast with an on-site organic farm and gourmet restaurant

Accommodations

Socalco Nature Calheta offers rooms and houses built inside renovated historical agricultural buildings scattered across terraced vineyards. Guests can choose from standard rooms, apartments with sea views, one-bedroom houses, or the cave room built into the cliff. Each unit has a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a terrace or patio with Atlantic Ocean views.

Dining

The on-site Razão restaurant serves a daily menu built around ingredients from the hotel's organic farm and local suppliers. Chef Octávio Freitas creates fixed-price multi-course dinners that change daily, with options for 3, 4, or 6 courses. Breakfast is included and served à la carte with fresh bread, fruit, cheese, ham, and eggs prepared to order.

Activities

The hotel organizes personalized cooking classes with a renowned local chef that last 3-4 hours and include preparing multiple dishes with wild-caught fish. Guests can join daily yoga classes on the sun terrace overlooking the ocean or participate in themed dinner nights featuring local produce. Nature activities such as guided walks through the vineyards and gardens are also available.

Location

Calheta Beach, a sandy beach with calm waters, is a 7-minute walk downhill from Socalco Nature Hotel. Girao Cape, with its glass-floored skywalk, is 23 km away, and the Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools are 30 km north. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 50 km from the property, about a 1-hour drive.

Awards & Recognition

Socalco Nature Calheta won the World Luxury Awards in the categories Luxury Coastal Hotel - Europe and Artisanal & Organic Cuisine - Europe. The hotel also received the National Tourism Award for Gastronomic Tourism, recognizing its farm-to-table approach and cooking workshops. These awards highlight the property's commitment to local culture and sustainable agriculture.

• Accommodation: Rooms in renovated historical agricultural buildings and a cave room
• Dining: Razão restaurant with farm-to-table organic produce and changing multi-course menus
• Activities: Personalized cooking classes with a renowned local chef and yoga classes
• Location: 7-minute walk to Calheta Beach; 23 km from Girao Cape
• Awards: World Luxury Awards winner and National Tourism Award for Gastronomic Tourism
• Sustainability: On-site organic farm supplying the restaurant and own vineyards

Licence number: RNET 10736