Churches in Calheta
Calheta, Madeira
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Churches in Calheta is a guided tour of the historic Catholic churches in Calheta, on the island of Porto Santo. The route includes the 16th-century Matriz Church and the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, both known for their Manueline and Baroque details. Visitors walk between sites on foot, with each stop explained by a local guide.
What to expect
- Tour duration is 2 hours, covering three churches within a 500-metre radius of Calheta's main square.
- Entry to the Matriz Church includes viewing its gilded altarpiece and azulejo panels from the 1700s.
- The guide provides printed photographs showing how the churches looked after the 1803 pirate raid and subsequent restorations.
- The route includes the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, where visitors can see the carved stone pulpit and the original bell from 1542.
- Suitable for history-focused adults and families with children aged 10 and over, as the walk is flat and shaded in parts.
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