African Bar — Restaurant in Calheta

Perfectly nice modern cafe-bar, neither cheap nor overpriced. For the levada-walker it has 2 key features. Firstly it is at the highest point on the main road carrying the bus route, so if you pick your point from the Calheta Levada Nova east of the Central (power station), you can do minimum decent walking, still steep on minor roads. Secondly the bar commands extensive views to the west, so you get 5 minutes' advance notice of the eastbound (to Ribeira Brava, Funchal) bus's arrival. Hence you can get, and finish, another drink rather than standing for ages at the stop for the variably punctual transport. This advantage does not apply if you are heading west, to Prazeres, Ponta do Pargo, or Porto Moniz. Pot plants for sale, I believe they...

We found this place a little bit by mistake at first but came back on purpose to try the empanadas,rest assured of one thing,it’s the best you can get !!!the flavours were incredible and everything is homemade in front of you.It’s not fancy ,it’s just good old fashioned comfort food and my only regret is that we haven’t tried it earlier.Only point to mention as well was that it...

An amazing stop for breakfast with breathtaking views of Calheta. Mixing it up with the friendly locals while you enjoy the ham & egg empanada and a large coffee at a ridiculously low price. Well worth the drive if you are staying in the area, or pop in for lunch if you're exploring one of...