Jardim do Mar is a district located in the Western part of the municipality of Calheta, which is situated on Madeira island. The municipality of Calheta is one of the oldest municipalities of the island of Madeira. Originally Calheta was settlement, the founding date which is the year 1430. In 1502 Calheta received the status of a settlement with the right education of the municipality. There are several assumptions, hence the name of the municipality. One of them is because at the time, then the village was a collection point of the tax on sugar and timber, and the word "Calheta" on Russian language to be translated "gathering".

The total area of Jardim do Mar has about 2, 6 sq. km Scenic area is located on a narrow strip of land between the Atlantic ocean and the area of Prazeres getting. The name of the district of Jardim do Mar is translated as "sea garden". On the territory of this district are three bulyenkova beach - Porcine, Enseada and Ponta Jardim, which are a favorite destination of local residents, and attract the attention of tourists. The area is very beautiful and quiet, with narrow streets, low houses and a long promenade at the foot of which you can see the concrete cubes that serve as breakwaters.

Jardim do Mar is a world famous location for surfing. After 2001, when in Jardim do Mar was held the world surfing Championships, the area has become especially popular. The population of the district is approximately 300 people. In addition to fishing, another activity of the population is considered to be the cultivation of bananas.