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Arco da Calheta
City in Madeira, Portugal
Overview
Arco da Calheta is a picturesque village on Madeira's southwestern coast known for its lush hills, banana plantations, and stunning sea views. With a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to both natural and cultural attractions, the town offers a blend of local authenticity and tourist-friendly amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Madeira
Population
3,241
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
32.72°, -17.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,828
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$1,000
Cashless
65
English
60
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
11.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
363 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
29
Parks
0
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
51.0
Airport
FNC
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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