Two tourist approved spacious fully equipped holiday rental apartments, on the sunny south west of Madeira, located on the hillside with a fantastic view of the sea and the village of Arco da Calheta with its many banana plantations

The apartments are 70m from a local viewpoint, 100m away from the nearest coffee bar; also across the road from the coffee bar there is a fruit and vegetables store and 250m from a well-stocked mini market where you can purchase local fresh bread in the morning and again at 4pm in the afternoon.

Located below Casa Serena is a hotel which is open to non- residences there is a path way down to the hotel, around 10 minute walk, the village of Arco da Calheta is a 15 minute walk where you will find a post office, café bars, chemist and varies shops.

A five minute drive will take you to the village of Calheta with its new golden sand beaches and a marina. You can take a boat trip to see the dolphins and whales, or fish, swim, sail, enjoy the local cuisine in the restaurants overlooking the marina.You will also find a hotel, supermarket,

shops or you can visit the sugar cane factory where you can sample the

aguardente, liquors, bolo do mel (honey cake) and much more.

On the opposite side of the valley you will find a para-gliding

school where you can indulge on reaching new heights or you

can stop off at the top of the hill where you will find a restaurant

with a fantastic view from 460m above the sea