Saccharum
A sugar-themed resort on Madeira's sunny west coast.
Our insider guide
On Madeira's sunnier west coast, Saccharum honours the island's sugar heritage with design touches throughout. Its pools and terraces open onto the Atlantic.
It is a superb base for the island's west: Calheta beach, Paul da Serra and the cliffs of Porto Moniz.
Highlights
- Ocean-front pools
- Sunny west-coast location
- Spa
- Near Calheta beach
Dining
Several restaurants, from Madeiran cooking to rooftop dining.
A stay, imagined
Life at Saccharum
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Funchal Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Calheta, where Saccharum waits. A sugar-themed resort on Madeira's sunny west coast.
Ocean-front pools and sunny west-coast location set the tone for the days ahead. Several restaurants, from Madeiran cooking to rooftop dining. It is a stay we recommend especially for families, couples, nature lovers.
Beyond the hotel, Madeira unfolds at your own pace. Madeira rises steeply from the Atlantic, its cliffs draped in laurel forest, flowers and terraced gardens. Known as the island of eternal spring, it has welcomed travellers since the 19th century, when British families came for the mild climate and the wine.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Calheta
Levada walks
Guided walks along the irrigation channels through laurel forest.
Pico do Arieiro sunrise
Watch dawn above the clouds from the island's peaks.
Madeira wine tasting
Historic wine lodges and vintage Madeira tastings.
Monte gardens and toboggan
The cable car, gardens and the famous wicker toboggan ride.
A perfect day
A day in Madeira, with your driver
- Morning
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, then breakfast back at the hotel.
- Midday
Levada walk with a private guide.
- Afternoon
Afternoon tea on a terrace above the ocean.
- Evening
Dinner in Funchal's old town.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Funchal Airport | 20–30 min |
| Funchal–Calheta | 40 min |
| Pico do Arieiro | 45 min |
| Porto Moniz | 1 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
Combine with a Funchal hotel for a two-centre island stay.
How we include Saccharum in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Madeira with Lisbon or Azores at an easy pace.
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Include Saccharum in your trip
Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Saccharum. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.