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Cape Verde · São Vicente

Best beaches in Calhau

6 ranked beaches in Calhau, São Vicente

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Calhau

  1. 1

    Praia da Ceilada do Calhau

    Under-the-radar volcanic coast beach near Calhau.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Praia de Calheta Grande

    Small coastal beach/cove area that adds depth beyond the main São Vicente beaches.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Praia de Palha Carga

    Quiet eastern beach near Calhau with strong hidden-gem value.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Praia de Saragarça

    Lesser-known east-coast beach near Praia Grande and Calhau.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Praia do Calhau

    Volcanic shoreline beach beside Calhau village, useful for eastern-island coverage.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Praia Grande

    Broad white-sand beach near Calhau with volcanic landscapes and strong visual appeal.

    7.0

What makes Calhau's beaches stand out?

Calhau sits in São Vicente, Cape Verde and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Calhau or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.