Photo of Calheta Funda Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Calheta Funda Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Calheta Funda Beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Calheta Funda Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.2

Good

Calheta Funda Beach

Palha Verde, Cape Verde

#41 out of 62 in Palha Verde

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Palha Verde • 2.8 km

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Tourist Attraction Calheta Funda

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Black Beach

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Pachamama Eco Park - Viveiro Botanical Garden

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Beirona

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Baia da Murdeira

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Salina

8.6 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Cabo Verde

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Mural/fresk

10 - Exceptional 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Tud Fish

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

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About

Calheta Funda Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 41th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 201.2 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Palha Verde settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Calheta Funda Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sal Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Calheta Funda Beach (Cape Verde) is located outside the Palha Verde settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Sal island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Calheta Funda Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

6.9 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Palha Verde • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Calheta Funda

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Black Beach

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Pachamama Eco Park - Viveiro Botanical Garden

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Beirona

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Baia da Murdeira

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Salina

8.6 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Cabo Verde

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Mural/fresk

10 - Exceptional 6.2km

Tourist Attraction Tud Fish

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.6km

Black Beach Black Beach

6.6 Good

3.3km

Playa de murdeira Playa de murdeira

7.4 Good

4.2km

Sal Beach Sal Beach

8.5 Excellent

4.3km

Baia da Murdeira Baia da Murdeira

5.8 Pleasant

6km

Dune of Sal Beach Dune of Sal Beach

8.1 Very good

6.3km

Ponta da Fragata Ponta da Fragata

7.6 Very good

6.5km

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

8.2 Very good

7.1km

Kite Beach Kite Beach

8.7 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Palha Verde • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Praia • 201.2km

Transport

Airport

SID • 10.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Calheta Funda Beach?

The coastline of Calheta Funda Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Calheta Funda Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Calheta Funda Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Calheta Funda Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Calheta Funda Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Calheta Funda Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Calheta Funda Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Calheta Funda Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Calheta Funda Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Calheta Funda Beach?

There are 348 places to stay in the Calheta Funda Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Calheta Funda Beach include:

BCV - Private Villas with Pools Dunas Resort 7, 27, and 53

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Calheta Funda Beach from parking?

The Calheta Funda Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Calheta Funda Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Calheta Funda Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Calheta Funda located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Calheta Funda Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Calheta Funda Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Calheta Funda Beach (Cape Verde) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Calheta Funda Beach (Cape Verde) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.