Ponta do Sol is a municipality on the southwest coast of Madeira, between Ribeira Brava and Calheta, with three civil parishes: Ponta do Sol, Canhas and Madalena do Mar. The town sits at the foot of a valley by the sea, while Canhas spreads across the inland slopes. It is one of the warmest and driest parts of the island.
The area
Terraced farming, banana above all, still shapes the landscape and the way plots are laid out. Along the coast the housing is a mix of older town houses and apartments, many of them let short term or to temporary residents. Strong sun, salt and wind together wear out exterior paint, shutters and terrace furniture faster than inland.
What people look for here
- Cleaning and preparing properties for letting
- Exterior painting damaged by sun and salt
- Maintaining terraces and banana plots
- Repairing shutters and awnings
- Installing air conditioning and fans
- Assembling furniture in rented apartments
Parishes and neighbourhoods
Ponta do SolCanhasMadalena do MarLugar de Baixo
Most requested services
ElectricianPlumberHandyman / hourlyHome cleaningFurniture assemblyGardeningPaintingMoving serviceAir conditioningAppliance repairBabysitter / nannyTutoring
Other municipalities
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a professional in Ponta do Sol?
Describe the job in HomeFix and name the parish, for example Canhas or Madalena do Mar. Professionals working in the west of the south coast reply with offers and talk to you in chat. Compare profiles and offers before you decide.
I let a flat short term. What do I usually need?
Most often changeover cleaning, laundry for bedding, and the small repairs that come with use: shutters, taps and locks. Agree with the professional in advance who holds the key and how access works. Beyond that, an annual check of the wiring and the air conditioning avoids surprises in high season.
Does the strong sun really ruin exterior paint?
It does, especially on south-facing walls and surfaces close to the sea. Sunlight and salt strip colour and adhesion from the paint, and exterior timber dries out and splits. Choosing paint made for coastal exteriors and repainting on time costs less than restoring afterwards.