Potential for investors: 3 reasons why the sunny southwest of Madeira is gaining significant ground in upscale tourism

A new golf course that will open in 2025, a village for digital nomads and a breathtaking, still relatively untouched nature that offers many leisure opportunities are attracting more and more people to the southwest coast of Madeira. Whether you are looking for a new home, a holiday home or a property to rent: between Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Pargo you can still find comparatively cheap plots of land and houses.

FALDO GOLF COURSE

Ponta do Pargo: on a cliff high above the sea

In line with Madeira's sustainable approach and to preserve the natural charm of the course and its surroundings, the Ponta do Pargo golf course is being built by Nick Faldo according to the latest environmental standards and will include a state-of-the-art irrigation system. The new golf course will open later this year.

Video in English.

In the video, Nick Faldo presents the new golf course project in Ponta do Pargo as a visionary venture with the potential to boost both golf and the local economy. The ecologically certified golf course focuses on sustainability through the use of native cuckoo grass and dams for water supply. Each hole will be characterized by fantastic landscapes, breathtaking views and strategic challenges that blend harmoniously into the natural environment. Faldo underlines the importance of youth programs and refers to his Faldo Series, which promotes young talents aged 7 to 25 worldwide. In addition to classic tournaments, the series also offers virtual golf opportunities, including competitions on platforms such as TrackMan, to expand access for young golfers and further develop their skills. The project is described as a milestone for the region, intended to attract visitors from Europe and the world. In addition to strengthening the island's tourist appeal, it is also intended to improve the local infrastructure and create prosperity for the local community. With its unique combination of spectacular nature, innovative design and strategic play, the golf course is set to become an essential destination for golf lovers.

Illustration of the location of the new golf course

DIGITAL NOMADS COMMUNITY

Job network with many opportunities - Ponta do Sol is the center

A large community of digital nomads has formed in the southwest of Madeira, who find co-working spaces, workation offers and accommodation specially set up for them - and all this via a website set up for the community .

Co working space in Ponta do Sol

DREAMLIKE NATURE & VARIETY OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Paradise for expats, those seeking peace and quiet, and athletes

Between Calheta and Ponta do Pargo, expats, those seeking peace and quiet, and athletes will find a relatively undeveloped area with wonderful nature that is ideal for hiking, cycling, and relaxing. Madeira is the island of outdoor sports. Whether you prefer canyoning, trail running, surfing, mountain biking, paragliding, or hiking, there are many schools, rental options, and guides in this area for these and many other sports. Examples: In Paul do Mar you will find the best waves for surfing and the best surf bar with a restaurant. The Orlando Pereira Madeira Surfing School, for example, offers surfing courses. Afterwards, head to Maktub Paul do Mar to enjoy a sundowner by the sea and dinner. You can find great trails for mountain biking in the area around Calheta on the Outdooractive website. On the same website you will also find the most beautiful hiking trails between Ponta do Pargo and Calheta. Hikes along the island's levadas are very popular on Madeira. The Walkmeguide offers online a compilation of the TOP 10 levada routes. If you would like to see Madeira from above, then contact Madeira Paragliding in Arco da Calheta. Hartmut Peters speaks fluent English, German and Portuguese. The bright, sandy beach in Calheta is also particularly suitable for small children to swim in the Atlantic Ocean, and you can moor your sailboat in the harbor of Calheta.

Paul do Mar

Levada hiking above Arco da Calheta

Calheta: sandy beach & marina