One of the best parishes in Madeira Island

Arco da Calheta is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Calheta, with an area of ​​14.70 km² and 3,168 inhabitants. Its population density is 215.5 inhab/km². Arco da Calheta has two schools, a gym, the church of São Brás and the church of Nossa Senhora do Loreto, a home for the elderly and a sports pavilion.