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Praia de Santa Mónica
Beach
Praia de Santa Mónica, its location is in the southwest of the islandPraia de Santa Mónica, its location is in the southwest of the island
Coordinates: 15°58′40″N 22°49′55″W / 15.97778°N 22.83194°W / 15.97778; -22.83194
LocationSouthwestern Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Accessroad
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. 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. Praia de Santa Mónica is part of a tourism development zone.

Panoramic view of Praias de Curralinho and de Santa Mónica

References

  1. Cape Verde Islands pocket guide, Emma Gregg, Berlitz 2009
  2. ^ Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality of Boa Vista, March 2013 (in Portuguese)
The island of Boa Vista
Santa Isabel Boa Vista, Cape Verde
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