Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Arco da Calheta December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Arco da Calheta Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Arco-Da-Calheta.dx6158475)[Hotels in Arco da Calheta](https://expedia.ca/Arco-Da-Calheta-Hotels.d6158475.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Arco da Calheta Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Arco-Da-Calheta.d6158475.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arco da Calheta Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Arco-Da-Calheta.d6158475.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Arco da Calheta ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Arco da Calheta Types of activities [Arco da Calheta travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Arco-da-Calheta.dx6158475) ![Photo by Sandra Florença](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fa5982cdafaede25879f1cd9cb470f1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sandra Florença](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fa5982cdafaede25879f1cd9cb470f1a.jpg) ## Arco da Calheta Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Arco da Calheta has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Arco da Calheta is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Arco da Calheta to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Arco da Calheta Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Arco da Calheta. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Arco da Calheta attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Arco da Calheta ### Tours & day trips [See all 106 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools(Small Groups )](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1067498/d419981e-56d4-4b26-8fe3-84918e20a6d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools(Small Groups ) 7h 10/10 18 reviews Free cancellation available CA $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/highly-recommended-100-west-tour-madeira.a1067498.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Nuns Valley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2786824/9ae0917d-3242-444b-b186-478297557358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nuns Valley Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nuns-valley-tour.a2786824.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira: Fanal Forest Guided Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48258816/ac6c2fde-fd8c-4ef0-988b-1f85370f9cd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Fanal Forest Guided Hiking Tour 2h+ Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fanal-enchanted-forest.a48258816.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/185311/0bee9f5f-aa08-4c08-b286-d7304cc71325.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour 8h 30m 9/10 31 reviews Free cancellation available CA $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santana-magical-east-coast-full-day-tour.a185311.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Great Western Coast Villages Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/185290/5186779b-12ed-4cfb-8f57-e8f74b0ba53c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Great Western Coast Villages Full-Day Tour 8h 30m 8.6/10 43 reviews Free cancellation available CA $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/great-western-coast-villages-full-day-tour.a185290.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47157810/d2bb8512-d8bd-4347-94ce-bb230b77f121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure 4h Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-wine-our-and-tasting-sea-cliff-adventure.a47157810.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/504447/ba6dc170-82bd-46a3-b280-c77747d8261f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days 5d 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-5-days.a504447.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Rabaçal - Levada das 25 Fontes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2788353/5cb82312-1bf6-4e2a-a108-d6f28034e12b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rabaçal - Levada das 25 Fontes 8h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rabacal-levada-das-25-fontes.a2788353.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira sunrise (Ponta de Sao Lourenco) Private tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4493692/42d474db-7aa3-4949-9c17-0b7e25c8beb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira sunrise (Ponta de Sao Lourenco) Private tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-ruivo-private.a4493692.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira Half-Day Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/288513/52d327a2-3e60-4be9-8ad5-fea7e9a724e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Half-Day Catamaran Cruise 3h 8.4/10 16 reviews Free cancellation available CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-catamaran-cruise.a288513.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 64 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47157810/d2bb8512-d8bd-4347-94ce-bb230b77f121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure 4h Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-wine-our-and-tasting-sea-cliff-adventure.a47157810.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira sunrise (Ponta de Sao Lourenco) Private tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4493692/42d474db-7aa3-4949-9c17-0b7e25c8beb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira sunrise (Ponta de Sao Lourenco) Private tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-ruivo-private.a4493692.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Off-Road Northwest Island Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/288553/2926772e-6a70-4be9-a8fd-cd9a971f1f39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Off-Road Northwest Island Jeep Safari 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/off-road-northwest-island-jeep-safari.a288553.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Half Day Private 4x4 Jeep](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46788873/5bac24df-eb8c-4d4e-b049-c0cd5f3ff3f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Half Day Private 4x4 Jeep 4h Free cancellation available CA $401 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-madeira-4x4-enigma-tour-private.a46788873.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Guided Tour Beyond Vineyards Cabo Girão Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47157221/6027b9be-601e-4030-997c-b033e478f438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Tour Beyond Vineyards Cabo Girão Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tour-beyond-vineyards-cabo-girao-skywalk-and-4x4-adventure.a47157221.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Funchal: Experiência 4x4 Skywalk para Seixal Porto Moniz, Fanal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48521521/30b205b4-3b80-4074-8a55-8e90d3092390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Experiência 4x4 Skywalk para Seixal Porto Moniz, Fanal 8h Free cancellation available CA $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-ponta-do-sol-tour-to-porto-moniz-pools-and-fanal-forest.a48521521.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Guided 4x4 Adventure and Skywalk with Wine and Tapas in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47266737/c11dcfae-50db-4ad5-b04a-34bb47440336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided 4x4 Adventure and Skywalk with Wine and Tapas in Madeira 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-4x4-adventure-and-skywalk-with-wine-and-tapas-in-madeira.a47266737.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Sunny Southwest, Rum, Banana, Waterfall and Lighthouse Discovery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47183068/3ee4a31f-0b53-46b2-9591-21f5e324927b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunny Southwest, Rum, Banana, Waterfall and Lighthouse Discovery 8h Free cancellation available CA $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunny-southwest-rum-banana-waterfall-and-lighthouse-discovery.a47183068.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Madeira: Fanal Forest Guided Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48258816/ac6c2fde-fd8c-4ef0-988b-1f85370f9cd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Fanal Forest Guided Hiking Tour 2h+ Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fanal-enchanted-forest.a48258816.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira: Late Southwest Tour with Beach Time](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49506726/2e2a2b0e-6367-4dfe-a559-2c066d145cd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Late Southwest Tour with Beach Time 7h Free cancellation available CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/late-southwest-tour-in-madeira.a49506726.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira: Salsa and Bachata dance and discovery experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48094365/1fe85c7c-2e25-4e72-acca-cb27a3dd7ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Salsa and Bachata dance and discovery experience 1h Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-salsa-and-bachata-dance-and-discovery-experience.a48094365.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2784851/f141bf4d-c0d3-450b-9ca7-62db18f604eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira 3h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/time-travel-on-columbus-replica-flag-ship-in-madeira.a2784851.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira Portugal Private Tour from Madeira Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50720557/9994df44-1b41-480f-a37a-66e8500b1d63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Portugal Private Tour from Madeira Airport 6h CA $2,672 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-portugal-private-tour-from-madeira-airport.a50720557.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira Portugal 6 hour Private Tour to and from Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49592510/ebecb93f-06a7-463d-99bb-c31ed9c2bd2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Portugal 6 hour Private Tour to and from Port 6h CA $2,734 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-portugal-6-hour-private-tour-to-and-from-port.a49592510.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira Portugal 8 hours City Tour with Hotel Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50729393/60f87756-b9aa-44ef-8e57-4e038bfe85c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Portugal 8 hours City Tour with Hotel Pickup 8h CA $2,734 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-portugal-8-hours-city-tour-with-hotel-pickup.a50729393.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira Pack 1 - Santana + Porto Moniz+ Curral das Freiras](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2676920/a341b7f6-7374-48d8-a225-43118be1025d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Pack 1 - Santana + Porto Moniz+ Curral das Freiras 7h Free cancellation available CA $174 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wood-package-santana-porto-moniz-curral-das-freiras.a2676920.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Jeep Safari 4x4 West Madeira - Porto Moniz - Fanal - Cabo Girão](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49496435/0efbd154-8742-4005-a379-b84d2abfb4e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jeep Safari 4x4 West Madeira - Porto Moniz - Fanal - Cabo Girão 8h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jeep-safari-west-side-madeira-porto-moniz-fanal-cabo-girao.a49496435.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4019397/7144a800-56a1-4de5-827c-094b09c8fc69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira.a4019397.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Paragliding in Madeira Stunning Landscapes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50122890/6b6dab46-c152-4262-b49e-c67d29283540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paragliding in Madeira Stunning Landscapes 30m Free cancellation available CA $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/paragliding-adventure-over-madeira-stunning-landscapes.a50122890.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50834501/e49fc54d-59b8-47fa-af42-fedb5d717ef4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers 3h Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dive-trip-afonso-cerqueira-wreck-for-certified-divers.a50834501.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Madeira : Surfing Experience for all](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47447053/85cb45d9-0dd4-466d-8919-1d038ee0ee8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira : Surfing Experience for all 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/madeira-surfing-experience-for-all.a47447053.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Diving in the Madeira Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2787279/2159ea61-9b4e-4259-8ee1-41771eff1e4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Diving in the Madeira Aquarium 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $217 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/diving-in-the-madeira-aquarium.a2787279.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![ Private Tour The West of Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/531120/d3df2d31-ca1a-48b3-b209-cd2af3bd10ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour The West of Madeira 7h Free cancellation available CA $306 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-the-west-of-madeira.a531120.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Efoil Surf Board Lesson in Calheta Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46270979/2bf48d78-410e-45c0-884a-ad9fe7ae64b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Efoil Surf Board Lesson in Calheta Beach 1h Free cancellation available CA $282 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/efoil-surf-board-lesson-in-calheta-beach.a46270979.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45526801/b469980b-5034-412c-9e9c-6fe47c92f19b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium 3h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $217 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/porto-moniz-diving-with-sharks-and-rays-in-madeira-aquarium.a45526801.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ![From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4777306/cf284818-cb9a-49df-8255-951fd22134f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-calheta-whale-and-dolphin-watching-rib-boat-tour.a4777306.activity-details?&rid=6158475&location=Arco+da+Calheta&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Arco da Calheta | Number of things to do | 131 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ponta Do Sol : Madeira Banana Museum guided tour](/things-to-do/ponta-do-sol-madeira-banana-museum-guided-tour.a49517843.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Nuns Valley Tour](/things-to-do/nuns-valley-tour.a2786824.activity-details)[Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 5 Days](/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-5-days.a504447.activity-details)[West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools(Small Groups )](/things-to-do/highly-recommended-100-west-tour-madeira.a1067498.activity-details)[Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour](/things-to-do/santana-magical-east-coast-full-day-tour.a185311.activity-details)[Great Western Coast Villages Full-Day Tour](/things-to-do/great-western-coast-villages-full-day-tour.a185290.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Madeira: Fanal Forest Guided Hiking Tour](/things-to-do/fanal-enchanted-forest.a48258816.activity-details)[From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour](/things-to-do/from-calheta-whale-and-dolphin-watching-rib-boat-tour.a4777306.activity-details)[Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in 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Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour](/things-to-do/from-calheta-whale-and-dolphin-watching-rib-boat-tour.a4777306.activity-details) | ## What to do in Arco da Calheta --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Arco da Calheta #### 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco during your travels in Calheta. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/25-Fontes-And-Cascada-Da-Risco-Calheta.d553248621532485696.Vacation-Attraction) #### Casa das Mudas Arts Center You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Casa das Mudas Arts Center during your trip to Calheta. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Casa-Das-Mudas-Arts-Center-Estrela-da-Calheta.d553248621532485695.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eglise de Faja da Ovelha You can learn about the history of Faja da Ovelha with a visit to Eglise de Faja da Ovelha. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eglise-De-Faja-Da-Ovelha-Calheta.d6268356.Vacation-Attraction) #### Levada Pedregal Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Levada Pedregal during your travels in Ponta do Pargo. 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