West coast
Calheta
West-coast sunniest microclimate; strong international expat demand; Arco da Calheta popular with German retirees; AL occupancy estimate 78%, yield estimates up to 7% gross.
Houses €/m²
€4,059
Apartments €/m²
€3,825
AL status updated
2026-04-24
Microclimate
Sunniest microclimate on the island; dry winters; strong south-west exposure
Buyer notes
Best sunshine on the island - reflected in price. German retiree community is well-established (see forum-madeira.eu). AL remains unrestricted, but watch for DL 76/2024 municipal decisions in the next review cycle.
Flagship areas
Before offering. Municipality-level data is updated quarterly. Price-per-m² figures reflect listed inventory on major portals - realised transaction prices often differ. AL status depends on the current municipal câmara decision under DL 76/2024 - verify via the câmara website before relying on it. Always cross-check with a Portuguese property lawyer.
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