Calheta, Maio

Name: Calheta
Address: Maio, Cape Verde

#5 among attractions in Maio

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Calheta is a town in the western part of the island of Maio. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, around 11 km north of the island capital Porto Inglês and 6 km north of Morro. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,156, making it the island's second most populous settlement. The settlement was mentioned as "Kalyete" in the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°13'48"N, 23°12'43"W

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Calheta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salinas of the English Port, Monte Penoso, Monte Batalha, Morro.

5.3 miS
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Salinas of the English Port, Maio
136 min walk • Salinas of the English Port is a saline wetland in the southwestern part of the island of Maio, Cape Verde, northwest of the city Porto Inglês. It is a 5.34 km² protected area and a Ramsar site. It encompasses ecological, landscape, historical and cultural values.
5.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Penoso, Maio
140 min walk • Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 436 m elevation, it is the island highest point. It is situated in the eastern part of the island, 3 km southwest of Pedro Vaz and 13 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês.
2.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Batalha, Maio
67 min walk • Monte Batalha is a mountain in the island of Maio in Cape Verde. Its elevation is 294 m. It is situated 4 km southeast of Calheta and 8 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês.
3.5 miS
Village, Beach
Morro, Maio
90 min walk • Morro is a settlement in the west of the island of Maio in Cape Verde. It is located 5 km north of the island capital Porto Inglês and 6 km south of Calheta. As of the 2010 census, its population was 310. The beach north of the village, Praia do Morro, is a 6.66 km² nature reserve.
3.8 miNE
Village
Cascabulho, Maio
98 min walk • Cascabulho is a village in the northern part of the island of Maio in Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 204. It is located 15 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. Further north is the nature reserve Terras Salgadas.

Calheta, Maio

Facts and practical information

Calheta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Salinas of the English Port, Maio

Monte Penoso, Maio

Monte Batalha, Maio

Morro, Maio

Cascabulho, Maio