Calheta de São Martinho
Calheta de São Martinho is a locality in Santissimo Nome de Jesus, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Municipality. Calheta de São Martinho is situated nearby to the locality Costa da Achada, as well as near the village São Martinho Grande.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pelourinho and Nossa Senhora do Rosário church.
Pelourinho
The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of Santiago, Cape Verde. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009. Pelourinho is situated 4 km west of Calheta de São Martinho.
Nossa Senhora do Rosário church
Church
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nossa Senhora do Rosario church is a 15th century church in the town of Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located in the northwest of the town, near the right bank of the stream Ribeira Grande de Santiago. Nossa Senhora do Rosário church is situated 4 km west of Calheta de São Martinho.
Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha)
Church
Photo: Xandu, Public domain.
Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha) is a church, which is situated 3½ km west of Calheta de São Martinho.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include São Martinho Grande and Calabaceira.
São Martinho Grande
Village
Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
São Martinho Grande is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, and part of the municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago.
Calabaceira
Village
Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Calabaceira is a village in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago. In 2010 its population was 366. Calabaceira is situated 3½ km northwest of Calheta de São Martinho.
Cidade Velha
Cidada Velha is a city on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is the oldest European city in the Tropics. This is an easy half-day trip from Praia although there probably won't be enough interest to keep you there any longer.
Calheta de São Martinho
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “CalhetadeSaoMartinho”
- Location: Santissimo Nome de Jesus, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
14.91146° or 14° 54′ 41″ northLongitude
-23.56956° or 23° 34′ 10″ westElevation
5 metres (16 feet)Open location code
796RWC6J+H5GeoNames ID
13458954
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Costa da Achada and São Martinho Grande.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ponta de Jandague and Achada da Isabel Lopes.
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