GPS Coordinates: 32.73949152790902, -17.205411711845095

Cantinho da Natureza is located in Prazeres, in Calheta region, the western part of Madeira. It’s a very pleasant area with beautiful natural landscapes and abundant fauna and flora. The Calheta region is also the sunniest area of Madeira, with several outdoor activities to choose from.

Driving Directions:

From the airport, drive on the Freeway VR-1 towards Funchal / Câmara de Lobos / Ribeira Brava.

After about 30-35 minutes’ drive from the airport, you will reach the end of the freeway. Follow the sign to Ribeira Brava / Ponta do Sol towards the second roundabout. In this roundabout take the 1st exit to the right into the tunnel.

After the tunnel you will reach another roundabout, exit towards Ponta do Sol and take the coastal road. Continue up towards Lugar de Baixo and until Ponta do Sol. At the roundabout in Ponta do Sol take the 2nd exit and enter the tunnel towards Madalena do Mar.

Arriving at Madalena do Mar roundabout, take the first right and enter a new tunnel. Then you will pass a small roundabout, go straight and enter another tunnel going up. At the end of this tunnel you will find a roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards Calheta.

Arriving at the Calheta roundabout, take the 2nd exit and enter a new tunnel towards Estreito da Calheta / Prazeres. At Estreito da Calheta you will arrive at a new roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards Prazeres.

After going up you will pass through a tunnel, a bridge and another tunnel. Then you will reach a new roundabout, take the 2nd exit and continue straight. After about 700 meters, exit to the right towards Prazeres. Then turn right again. Then follow that street and you will pass an intersection (go straight, do not turn right or left). After about 100 meters you will see tall trees, take the other road that goes to the right (do not continue on the road that turns to the left).

Continue this road for 1.5 km, you will pass through a forest area and then begin to descend towards the sea. After 1.5 km you will reach an intersection (you will see on your left some garbage separation containers), go to the right and after about 100 meters turn left and enter Caminho da Levadinha. Go down towards the sea, at the end of this street you will find Cantinho da Natureza on your right side.