Calheta
Settlement in Santiago, Cape Verde
Calheta de São Miguel is a city in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 3,175. It is on the east coast, 31 km (19 mi) north of the capital Praia. It is the seat of São Miguel municipality. Calheta de São Miguel forms an urban agglomeration with the adjacent settlements Veneza and Ponta Verde, total population 5,615 (2010).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,123
- Coordinates
- 15.186, -23.592
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Elevation
- 7 m
Overview of Calheta
Located in Cabo Verde, Calheta is best described as a small settlement. Some 4,123 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards water sports, nature and sports.
Things to do in Calheta
Water Sports in Calheta
(8)Calheta records Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Surf under water sports. It is a direct read of Calheta's activity profile. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nature in Calheta
(5)Under nature, Calheta is tagged with Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Mountains and Wildlife. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Calheta.
Sports in Calheta
(4)Under sports, Calheta is tagged with Biking, Running, Slopes and Snowboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Calheta.
Culture in Calheta
(3)Calheta records Architectural Buildings, Castles and Towers under culture. It is a direct read of Calheta's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Calheta
(3)On the nightlife side, Calheta offers Clubs, Events and Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Calheta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Calheta
(2)Calheta's adventure entries include Amusement Parks and Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Calheta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Calheta
(1)Family lovers get Playgrounds. All of it is drawn from Calheta's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Calheta
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Calheta through a larger town in Cabo Verde; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Similar destinations
Places near Calheta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Calheta known for?
- Calheta is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and sports, set in Cabo Verde with around 4,123 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Calheta?
- You can plan around Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Surf in Calheta. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Calheta?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Calheta located?
- Administratively, Calheta sits in Cabo Verde — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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