Video recorded on February 12, 2021. Weather: 22° C / 71.6 °F

Praia da Calheta is a beach located near the town Calheta, on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

The artificial yellow sand beach of Calheta village was opened in 2004. Calheta was, in fact, the first town in Madeira to have an artificial beach, and also features a sunbathing area of about 7,300 m2. The artificial yellow sand beach of Calheta village was opened in 2004. Calheta was, in fact, the first town in Madeira to import sand from Morocco.
It is 100 m long and has two sloped breakwaters as a form of protection.
Located near the Marina, it features a sunbathing area of about 7,300 m2.
It is often sought out by canoers and windsurfers.
Access is free. Lounge chair and beach umbrella rentals are available.

It is one of the few sandy beaches of Madeira, with sand imported from North Africa. However, these sand-imports were quite controversial, as the sand was taken from Western Sahara, a Non-Self Governing Territory which has been largely occupied by Morocco since 1975. The imports are considered to be a violation of international law, as the consent of the people of the territory is required in the exploitation of the territory’s resources.

The Madeira officials have neglected to consult the Sahrawi people on the sand purchases and instead opted to engage in business with Morocco. The latest confirmed shipments from occupied Western Sahara to Calheta took place in 2010.

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Anywhen You Say – Cheel

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