Villa Lourdes is a beautiful two bedroom Madeiran house with a modern extension tastefully added to the original stonewall house. The house was rebuilt ten years ago, keeping all of its rustic charm and stonework. Some of the original wood can still be seen in the living room and above the old fireplace which was traditionally used for cooking. The villa is very nicely decorated to reflect its old world charm and cosiness.The Villa has it own private garden with banana trees and many subtropical plants. Sitting on a hillside just below the village of Loreto you have a fantastic uninterrupted view of the sea and surrounding mountains. The house is very well located for levada walking. Most of our guests come to walk the many beautiful levadas (irrigation channels) A great place to rest after a great day out walking. Lovely views from the garden, and wonderful sunset.
Villa Lourdes is located in the small village of Loreto in Arco da Calheta. The Calheta area has in recent years opened up to tourism due to the new network of tunnels and motorways, also the new and only sandy beach 4 minutes away from the house. Close to the village you have the start of many popular levada walks. The Arco da Calheta (Arc of Calheta) is like a large amphitheater of mountain in a curve sweeping down to the sea. The Miradouro (viewpoint) a few minutes above the village by car is a favourite launch pad for hang gliders and para gliders soaring around on hot air currents.