About Calheta Taxi
West Madeira's local licensed taxi driver, private tours, airport taxi service, and levada transport.
English and Portuguese
Direct contact with Antonio
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 taxi rides and guided tours across 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 taxi: Private pickup between Funchal Airport (FNC) and the Calheta area, 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 taxi rides: Calheta-area rides use the taxi meter, with scenic routes and airport taxi rides confirmed before travel.
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.
Clear booking details
Antonio confirms pickup details and price directly before each airport ride, tour or levada transfer.
Every booking is pre-confirmed with clear pricing. Local Calheta-area taxi rides use the meter, while tours and airport taxi rides are agreed before travel with no hidden fees.
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 price. Booking at least 24–48 hours in advance is recommended, especially for airport taxi rides to the Calheta area and full-day tours.