What is the water and sand quality of the Maio Beach?

The coastline of Maio Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Maio Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Maio 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 Maio Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Maio Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Maio 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 Maio Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Maio Beach?

Maio Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Maio Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Restaurante Vanuza is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Maio Beach?

There are 39 places to stay in the Maio Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Maio Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1290431&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pensao Big Game Maio</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2884029&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Barracudamaio</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8263493&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quintal do Maio</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3303435&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Caminhada</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1543280&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maio Relax</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7109794&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Calheta - Casa Amarela</a></li></ul>

How far is the Maio Beach from parking?

The Maio Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Maio Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Maio Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 23°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Maio 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.Maio 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.

Maio Beach

Calheta, Cape Verde

5.8

#60 out of 62 in Calheta de Cima 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray sand Deserted Sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Calheta de Cima • 0.8 km

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Restaurant Bar Restaurante Vanuza

10 - Exceptional 830m

Bar Cala Grande, Lda

7.6 - Very good 850m

Bar Restaurante Bar Anita

9 - Excellent 950m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Belohorizonte

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Cafe Bar Praia Baxona

8 - Very good 1.2km

Supermarket Mercado De Calheta

1km

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Maio Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 60th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 47.4 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Calheta de Cima settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

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+27 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

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+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

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Located outside the settlement

Calheta de Cima • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Vanuza

10 - Exceptional 830m

Bar Cala Grande, Lda

7.6 - Very good 850m

Bar Restaurante Bar Anita

9 - Excellent 950m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Belohorizonte

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Cafe Bar Praia Baxona

8 - Very good 1.2km

Supermarket Mercado De Calheta

1km

Tourist Attraction Salinas Porto Inglês

9.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Calheta de Cima • 10.3km from center

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Restaurant Bar Restaurante Vanuza

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Restaurant Bar Restaurante Belohorizonte

Cafe Bar Praia Baxona

Supermarket Mercado De Calheta

Tourist Attraction Salinas Porto Inglês

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Bar Cala Grande, Lda

Bar Restaurante Bar Anita

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Belohorizonte

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Supermarket Mercado De Calheta

Tourist Attraction Salinas Porto Inglês

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