OUR SAY
A quiet, design-led base where the restaurant and the view do the heavy lifting. Perfect for travellers who want slow days, good food and a gentle wellness rhythm.
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Tell Me More About This Hotel
Socalco Nature Calheta is a 4-star hotel located in Madeira, Portugal
Socalco is the kind of place that makes you slow down without asking. It’s small, design-aware and rooted in the landscape, with a pool that looks out to the Atlantic and gardens that feel tended rather than manicured. Days here have an easy, sensory rhythm: breakfast with local fruit, a swim, a book in the sun, then a long lunch that turns into dinner if you let it. The cooking is a real draw, with the restaurant feeling like a destination in its own right, and the atmosphere is intimate enough that the hotel quickly feels familiar.
What is the hotel's Price Point?
How many rooms does Socalco Nature Calheta have?
What are the Check-In and Check-Out times?
$
20
15:00 / 11:00
What Have Other Guests Said About This Hotel?
Guests usually leave feeling well-fed, well-looked-after, and quietly energised by the mix of nature and thoughtful design.
Dreamer's
Verdict
I just love how the landscape isn't just a setting, it's part of the fabric of the hotel - literally in some places, like the cave-style studio rooms. Picture windows with ocean and vineyard views just add to the understated eco-luxury feel of this hotel.
Stay Score
We've done the research for you and audited Socalco Nature Calheta to find out exactly what this hotel is perfect for! The Stay Dreamer's Stay Score is like a review score, only focussing on the things that really make a stay.
8.8
Boutique and Soulful
Why We Gave This Score
Small-scale rural retreat where the experience is personal and hands-on, with farm chores, firepit evenings and an intimacy that feels owner-led.
9
Conscious and Eco-Luxury
Why We Gave This Score
Built around farming and local sourcing, with garden-grown ingredients and a slow, low-waste approach that is felt in the daily routine, not just the marketing.
9.2
Food and Wine
Why We Gave This Score
A gastronomic studio concept with cooking classes, dining tours and ‘wine days’, plus a restaurant centred on seasonal produce from the garden and local farmers.
Stay Dreamer
Insider Tips
Plan one night to eat early, then sit outside with a glass of Madeira as the valley darkens and the ocean stays lit.
Hotel Location
Set above Calheta on Madeira’s southwest, the feel is rural and sunlit, with a patchwork of houses and terraces rather than a single town centre. A car makes exploring beaches, viewpoints and wineries far easier.
How Close Are Restarants?
You can eat very well on-site; beyond that, you’ll generally drive for more choice as Calheta is spread out rather than walkable.
What Is Nearby to Socalco Nature Calheta?
Getting there: Fly into Madeira Airport (FNC) and drive west to Calheta. If you’re not driving, book a transfer or taxi, as this is a more spread-out part of the island. Getting around: You can do slow local days easily, but Madeira’s best levada walks, natural pools and dramatic viewpoints are car-friendly. Plan driving days for Porto Moniz and the high peaks, then come back for quiet evenings in Calheta.
Hotel Address: Caminho do Lombo do Salão Nº 13, 9370-174 Calheta, Portugal
Essentials
Instead of displaying an endless list of every amenity the hotel has, we've collected the most important ones here that help it stand out amongst others, and fit into your perfect Vibe.
Free Wifi
Incredible Views
On-site Restaurant
Sea Views
Shared Pool
Yoga or Meditation
Countryside
Biophilic or Sustainable Design
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