Praia de Santa Mónica

Praia de Santa Mónica
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°W / 15.97778; -22.83194Coordinates: 15°58′40″N 22°49′55″W / 15.97778°N 22.83194°W / 15.97778; -22.83194
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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

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