MOUNTAINS . CLIFFS . BEACHES . NATURE

The Calheta area is highly sought after, thanks to its stunning, pristine nature and views, bustling lifestyle, highly developed communities and unspoilt scenery. All of this makes for not only a great destination, but a sound investment too. Aurora is situated amidst immaculate surroundings at the heart of Calheta, very close to the capital city Funchal, with exttraordinary sea views and water ideal for swimming and water sports purposes.

Lunch on the coast: Enjoy a vast selection of chic restaurants; the perfect way to relax and indulge.

Sailing: Cruises, sunsets, fishing, Barbeques... the list is endless, Madeira provides a great environment to make a fun splash with water activities.

Tourism Boom: The southern area of Madeira was the first area of the island to fully experience the rewards of a boost in tourism, with endless shopping and recreation opportunities, including bars, discos and casinos.

Surfing: Madeira is considered as excellent opportunity for Wind Surfing enthusiasts.

Everything at your fingertips

One of the main attractions when deciding to settle in Madeira is the great lifestyle and the quality of life experienced. Madeira has a constant ageless and alluring charm, with over 1000 restaurants open all year. The gastronomic quality and value is considered excellent, with the cost of the lifestyle being less than the UK.

Funchal has 3 main shopping centres with major international brands present, as well as theatres, cinemas, and many art galleries and museums to also enjoy all year round. Madeira also has an excellent orchestra.

Climate: Without question, Madeira has an exceptional all-year climate ranging from February averages of 18 degrees to August highs of 27 degrees, with a constant fine average temperature of 23 degrees. Often described as the Atlantic Pearl, the island has a fine reputation as Europe's leading island resort destination and is much loved by those who live on or visit the beautiful island.

Flora of Madeira: A good part of Madeira's inescapable charm is its reputation for its beautiful gardens and flora. Over 60% of Madeira is a mountainous nature reserve with UNESCO World Heritage status. Walking in the lush Madeira mountains and the unique levada waterways is a tremendous experience and boasts some of the best views anywhere. Rich and diverse, Madeira has over 2000 miles of plentiful walks to be explored.

Safety: Madeira and its islands are extremely safe and secure, with the lowest crime rate per capita in Europe. Madeira has 15 local police stations.

The Local People: Discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers blown off course, the islands were uninhabited and densely wooded. Being sub-tropical, they were soon producing large harvests of sugar cane, leading Madeira to became the world's largest sugar producer, until this was replaced in the 17th century by the Madeira wine industry. Today, Madeira is autonomous and follows Lisbon as the second highest income area in Portugal. The locals are well-educated, speak excellent English and will make you feel very welcome in your new lifestyle.

Living in Madeira: Madeira has excellent opportunities with hotels and nature activities tied to tourism. Madeira is also an excellent place to relocate a business from the UK with a specially-advantaged international free trade zone and good tax incentives. A large income growth area is high quality short-term holiday rentals, which offer complete year-round income and provide excellent returns.

Madeira Airport: The airport is served by almost 200 flights a week and enjoys over 30 flights a week from the UK. Flights are good value for money and are at various times of the day. The flight time is less than 4 hours from the UK. There are also many daily flights to Lisbon and Porto. A ferry will soon offer a link from Portugal, too.

Healthcare: There are 3 hospitals and over 25 health centres or surgeries located in various parts of the island. Madeira also has the 4th highest doctor to patient ratio in Europe, with over 1200 doctors serving around 250,000 residents.

Shooting Stars, Spectacular Sunsets

Not a day goes by where spectacular sunsets don’t occur, with shooting stars and the entire galaxy showing itself above your head - every night! Living in Madeira offers you a truly unique experience to live through a different set of eyes – once you never could have imagined existed.

Still not enough? Well, the coastline is perfect for deep sea fishing as well as dolphin watching – something for every adventurer!

AURORA.CALHETA Homes have sky decks on the front, ideal for sun lounging and star gazing. An infinity pool seals the deal, allowing you to watch every breath-taking sunset – day after day.