About Calheta Taxi
West Madeira's local licensed taxi driver — private tours, airport transfers, and levada transport.
4.9/5 rating
247 verified reviews
Based in Calheta
West Madeira
07:00–22:00
Daily availability
Up to 6 passengers
2025 VW Caddy
Meet Antonio Coutinho
Antonio Coutinho is a licensed taxi driver and local guide based in Calheta, on the southwest coast of Madeira Island, Portugal. He operates Calheta Taxi, providing private pre-booked transfers and guided tours across all of Madeira — with a particular specialisation in the routes, viewpoints, and hidden spots of West Madeira that most visitors never find independently.
Based in the West — That Makes the Difference
Most Madeira taxi operators are based in Funchal, on the east side of the island. Antonio lives and works in Calheta — a municipality on the sheltered southwest coast, roughly 35 km west of Funchal. That geographic position means he knows the western roads intimately: the coastal cliffs between Ponta do Pargo and Jardim do Mar, the high plateau of Paúl da Serra, the black sand beach at Calheta, and every levada trailhead in the west.
For visitors staying in Calheta, Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava, or anywhere along the western and central coast, Antonio is the local driver — not one who has to commute from Funchal to reach you.
What Calheta Taxi Offers
Every booking is private and pre-arranged — no shared minibuses, no fixed departure times, no waiting for other passengers. Services include:
- →Airport transfers: Private pickup from Funchal Airport (FNC) to any West Madeira hotel or accommodation, from €65. Flight tracking included — Antonio monitors your arrival in real time.
- →Guided island tours: Half-day and full-day scenic routes covering West Madeira, East Madeira, Central Madeira, and Funchal. From €100 per vehicle for up to 6 passengers.
- →Levada walk transport: Taxi service to and from levada trailheads — including 25 Fontes, Caldeirão Verde, Levada do Rei, and more. Flexible pickup timing so you walk at your own pace.
- →Local transfers: Point-to-point taxi rides between any locations on Madeira, from €10.
Vehicle and Practicalities
Antonio operates a 2025 Volkswagen Caddy — a modern, air-conditioned private hire vehicle with seating for up to 6 passengers and ample luggage space. The vehicle is maintained to the standard required for licensed passenger transport in Portugal.
Antonio speaks English and Portuguese fluently, and carries a Vasco Q1 handheld real-time translator covering up to 80 languages — so language is never a barrier, whatever your nationality.
247 Reviews, 4.9 Out of 5
Calheta Taxi has received 247 verified customer reviews with a 4.9/5 average rating. Guests regularly mention Antonio's punctuality, local knowledge, flexibility, and the personal attention that distinguishes a private local driver from a large transfer company.
Every booking is pre-confirmed with clear pricing. There are no meters, no hidden fees, and no surprises — just a fixed agreed rate, a reliable driver, and a vehicle waiting for you at the time and place you specified.
Book via WhatsApp
The fastest way to book is WhatsApp. Send your pickup location, destination, date, and number of passengers — and you will receive a confirmation with the fixed price. Booking at least 24–48 hours in advance is recommended, especially for airport pickups and full-day tours.