Calheta de São Martinho

Places of Interest

Pelourinho

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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

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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

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Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha) is a church, which is situated 3½ km west of Calheta de São Martinho.

Places in the Area

São Martinho Grande

Village

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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

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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

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Localities in the Area

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Curious Places to Discover

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