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Calheta
Maio Island, Cabo Verde
Calheta is a coastal fishing village on the western side of Maio Island in Cabo Verde, situated about 11 kilometers north of the island's capital, Porto Inglês, and home to around 1,156 residents as of recent counts, making it the second-largest settlement on the island.
Nestled in a picturesque bay, it features colorful houses clustered around a small central square and a striking church with a white and yellow facade, surrounded by the island's largest acacia forest that stands out against the arid landscape.
The village thrives on artisanal fishing and goat herding, offering visitors serene beaches like Calheta Beach and nearby spots for turtle watching, pottery centers, and charcoal kilns, all within Maio's peaceful, biosphere-reserve setting of deserted sands and clear Atlantic waters.
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