São Miguel district, Cape Verde

Places to visit near Calheta

Calheta is a town in São Miguel district, Cape Verde, home to about 5,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit — 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 beaches & coast, 34 churches and 23 treks. The must-see places are Monte Tchota (21 km), Monte Graciosa (26 km) and Farol da Ponta Preta (28 km).

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Calheta at a glance

Location
São Miguel district, Cape Verde
Population
about 5,400
Coordinates
15.1861° N, 23.5923° W
Places within 50 km
233 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Calheta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calheta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calheta

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calheta. The closest is Monte de Asno (1 km); the best-known is Monte Tchota (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Calheta

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Calheta. The closest is Porto Fundo (9 km); the best-known is Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do Lobo (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Calheta

34 churches within 100 km of Calheta. The closest is São Miguel Arcanjo (1 km); the best-known is Nossa Senhora Do Rosário (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Calheta

23 treks within 100 km of Calheta. The closest is STL2 Santiago Trails (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Forts & heritage near Calheta

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calheta. The closest is Pagode (16 km); the best-known is Achada Moirão (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calheta

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calheta. The closest is Parque Natural Serra Malagueta (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Calheta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calheta
  2. 2 km Cruz de Barreira · viewpoint, São Miguel
  3. 25 km Monte Graciosa · viewpoint, Tarrafal
  4. 3 km Farol da Ponta Preta · viewpoint, Tarrafal
  5. 40 km Monte Tchota · viewpoint, São Lourenço dos Órgãos
  6. 12 km Santiago · river spot, Santa Cruz
  7. 9 km Back to Calheta

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From travellers near Calheta

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    Within 15 km of Calheta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calheta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8899Monte de Asno (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3646Porto Fundo (9 km)
    Churches3434São Miguel Arcanjo (1 km)
    Treks2323STL2 Santiago Trails (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1213Pagode (16 km)
    Other attractions1313Centro Rabelados (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Parque Natural Serra Malagueta (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Barragem de Figueira Gorda (8 km)
    Museums66Centro Cultural Norberto Tavares (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Santiago (9 km)
    Waterfalls33Espaço Cachoeira (16 km)
    Parks22Praça (25 km)
    Caves11Covas de São Francisco (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Jardim Infantil OMCV (13 km)

    Calheta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calheta?

    Monte Tchota (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cruz de Barreira (viewpoint, about 2 km), Monte Graciosa (viewpoint, about 26 km), Farol da Ponta Preta (viewpoint, about 28 km), Santiago (river spot, about 9 km), Lem da Veiga (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Calheta?

    233 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 beaches & coast, 34 churches, 23 treks, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calheta?

    Monte de Asno, about 1 km by road; Cruz de Barreira (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Calheta?

    Porto Fundo, about 9 km by road; Porto Formoso (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Calheta?

    São Miguel Arcanjo, about 1 km by road; Centro Paroquial de São Miguel (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calheta?

    Start in Calheta, visit Cruz de Barreira, then Monte Graciosa, then Farol da Ponta Preta, then Monte Tchota, then Santiago, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calheta?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Calheta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Calheta’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.