Caleta
A popular ocean-view eatery next to the fishing harbor in Ponta do Sol on Santo Antão Island, featuring the daily fresh catch from local fishermen.
Located on Rua Papaz in Ponta do Sol on the northern coast of Santo Antão Island, right next to the fishing harbor, this restaurant offers indoor, outdoor, and oceanfront balcony seating, ranking first locally on Tripadvisor. The specialty is fresh fish delivered directly by fishermen, with Cape Verdean-style fish in tomato and cilantro sauce frequently mentioned, alongside conch, fish croquettes, and cachupa with a fried egg. Seating is limited and often fully booked days in advance; live music is featured on Saturday nights. The average spend is about 1,500 CVE, cash only. From Mindelo, you need to take a ferry to Porto Novo and then transfer by car.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–23:00 (Petit Futé lists 11:00–21:30, closed Fridays; confirmation needed)
Nearby sights
- Ponta do Sol
- Fontainhas
- Ribeira Grande (Povoação)
- Ribeira da Torre & Xôxô
- Coculi
- Cruzinha
- Paul Valley, Santo Antão
- Cova Crater