📍 Vila da Calheta
Savoy Calheta Beach is located in the fishing village of Calheta on Madeira's west coast, right in front of the famous imported yellow-sand beach — the only one of its kind on the island (sand originally from Morocco, a unique project completed in 2004). A 4-star hotel with 254 rooms, most with private balconies and front views over the Atlantic or Calheta's volcanic hills. It has two climate-controlled outdoor pools, direct beach access via elevator, a buffet restaurant serving international and Madeiran cuisine, a beachfront snack bar, and an adjacent marina offering diving, sailing and whale & dolphin watching. An excellent base to explore wild western Madeira — Paul do Mar, Porto Moniz, Fanal and Levada do Risco. 50 minutes from the airport, transfer available on request. Ideal for family holidays, active couples and water-sport enthusiasts.