Cal Islet

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Cal Islet is a small island about 500 m south of Porto Santo Island, in the Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. With an area of 1.40 km², Cal is the largest of six islets close to Porto Santo. The highest point is 178 m. The islet has never been inhabited. ()

Local name: Ilhéu da Cal Area: 0.39 mi²Maximum elevation: 584 ftCoordinates: 33°2'48"N, 16°21'13"W

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Cal Islet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Porto Santo Golfe, Pico do Castelo, Facho, Marina do Porto Santo.

1 miNW
Golf
Porto Santo Golfe, Porto Santo
25 min walk • Porto Santo Golfe is a 27-hole golf club on scenic Porto Santo Island, in Madeira, Portugal. It opened in 2004, and was designed by the Spanish 5-time major winner, Seve Ballesteros.
2.6 miNE
Mountain
Pico do Castelo, Porto Santo
67 min walk • Pico do Castelo is a 437 m high volcano-shaped peak on Porto Santo Island. The peak is covered with conifers and has a panoramic terrace and a picnic spot.
3.1 miNE
Mountain
Facho, Porto Santo
80 min walk • Pico do Facho is the highest peak on Porto Santo Island, with 517 m in altitude. Its name comes from facho, a light beam created by a bonfire, which was used to signal both the local population and Funchal of pirate ships.
2.4 miNE
33°3'44"N • 16°18'58"W
Marina do Porto Santo, Porto Santo
62 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
1.5 miNW
33°3'59"N • 16°21'54"W
Quinta Das Palmeiras Mini-Zoo Botânico, Porto Santo
39 min walk • Garden, Outdoor activities, Park
1.4 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Casa Colombo, Porto Santo
35 min walk • Casa Colombo is a Portuguese history museum in Porto Santo, Madeira. The museum is housed in a house where Christopher Columbus, a European navigator and explorer, is believed to have resided.
3.1 miW
33°2'20"N • 16°24'21"W
Ilhéu de Ferro
79 min walk • Lighthouse
4.2 miE
Island
Ilhéu de Cima
107 min walk • The island is surrounded by pristine beaches, making it the perfect destination for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. The calm and tranquil waters are also ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, allowing visitors to explore the island's coastline from a unique...