Camel Riding in Ponta da Calheta
Ponta da Calheta, Porto Santo
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Camel Riding in Ponta da Calheta is a guided camel trek along the sandy shoreline of Porto Santo's southern coast. Riders mount trained camels for a slow-paced journey that follows the beach near the Calheta dunes. The activity operates from a fixed departure point beside the main beach access road.
What to expect
- Ride lasts approximately 30 minutes, covering a 1.5-kilometre stretch of beach between the Calheta jetty and the old salt pans.
- Each camel is led by a local handler, with safety instructions given before mounting and a mounting platform provided for easy access.
- The route passes the Ponta da Calheta lighthouse and offers direct views of the Ilhéu de Cima islet on clear days.
- Suitable for adults and children aged 4 and over, with a maximum weight limit of 100 kilograms per rider.
- Included in the ticket are a helmet, a short orientation talk on camel behaviour, and a digital photo taken at the turnaround point.
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