Calheta, Madeira
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Calheta is a municipality on the southwest coast of Madeira, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 11,521, in an area of 111.50 km2.
Praia da Calheta view from the top
A historical image of the rocky beach of Calhau da Calheta, as workers transport barrels of Madeira wine for shipment
Paul da Serra, the northern extent of the municipality of Calheta
The manufactured coastal beach of Calheta: replacing the dark rock/sand of the volcanic island with beach sand for tourism
Madeira
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Madeira, officially the Autonomous Region of Madeira, is an autonomous region of Portugal, in the Atlantic Ocean about 805 km southwest of mainland Portugal. Together with the Azores, it is one of the
Calheta, Madeira
…Praia da Calheta view from the top Flag Coat of arms Interactive map of Calheta Calheta Location in Madeira Coordinates: Country Portugal Auton. region Madeira Island Madeira Established Settlement: 1 July 1502 Municipality: c. 1835 Parishes 8 Government • President Carlos Teles Area • Total 111.50 km2 (43.05…
The fourth and final sheet of the four-sheet Corbitis Atlas (1384–1410)
Statue of João Gonçalves Zarco
Cathedral of Funchal with its tower of 15th-century Gothic style in the background
Sights from Balcões showing Madeira's high orography