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Campsites in Calheta

Calheta, São Jorge

⏱ 10 minutes

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About this experience

Campsites in Calheta is a designated camping area on the north coast of Porto Santo, set within the island's protected landscape. It offers tent pitches with basic amenities, including access to a shared toilet block and cold-water showers. The site sits a short walk from the pebble beach and the Calheta fishing harbour, with the surrounding cliffs providing shelter from prevailing winds.

What to expect

Pitches are flat and marked, with space for one tent or small camper van per plot
On-site facilities include a drinking water tap, picnic tables, and a fire pit for communal use
The campsite is a 10-minute walk from the Calheta beach and the local fish market
Open year-round, with peak demand in July and August when the island's resident population triples
Suitable for self-sufficient campers who bring their own cooking equipment and lighting
Nightly fee is collected on arrival by the warden, who lives in the adjacent house