Praia de Santa Mónica
| Praia de Santa Mónica | |
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 Praia de Santa Mónica, its location is in the southwest of the island | |
| Location | Southwestern Boa Vista, Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 15°58′40″N 22°49′55″W / 15.97778°N 22.83194°WCoordinates: 15°58′40″N 22°49′55″W / 15.97778°N 22.83194°W |
| Geology | Beach |
| Access | road |
Praia de Santa Mónica
Praia de Santa Mónica (Portuguese meaning "beach of Saint Monica") is a sandy beach in the southwestern part of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde.[1] The nearest village is Povoação Velha, 5 km to the north. The beach is adjacent to the protected area Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, which is important for endemic birds and turtles.[2] Praia de Santa Mónica is part of a tourism development zone.[2]
Panoramic view of Praias de Curralinho and de Santa Mónica
References[]
- ^ Cape Verde Islands pocket guide, Emma Gregg, Berlitz 2009
- ^ a b Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality of Boa Vista, March 2013 (in Portuguese)
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Categories:
- Beaches of Cape Verde
- Geography of Boa Vista, Cape Verde