Janela, Santo Antão

Name: Janela
Address: Santo Antão, Cape Verde

#30 among attractions in Santo Antão

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Janela is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, 4 km southeast of Pombas and 14 km northeast of the island capital Porto Novo The central village, Pontinha, lies on a rocky peninsula. More villages are situated in the valley of the river Ribeira da Janela. The national road from Porto Novo to Pombas passes through Janela. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°7'16"N, 24°59'13"W

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Janela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cova, Pico da Cruz, Fontes Pereira de Melo Lighthouse, Estádio João Serra.

5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Cova, Santo Antão
130 min walk • Cova is a volcanic caldera in the eastcentral part of the island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde. It is situated at the southwestern end of the municipality of Paul. Its lowest point is 1,166 meters, and the highest point of the crater rim is about 1,500 m. The diameter of the caldera is about 1.0 km.
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pico da Cruz, Santo Antão
81 min walk • Pico da Cruz is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão. Its elevation is 1585 m. It is 5 km southwest of the town Pombas. It gives its name to the nearby village of Pico da Cruz, part of the municipality of Paul. Pico da Cruz is part of the protected area Cova-Paul-Ribeira da Torre Natural Park.
1.2 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Fontes Pereira de Melo Lighthouse, Santo Antão
31 min walk • Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo is a lighthouse at the northeastern point of the island of Santo Antão in northwestern Cape Verde.
7.2 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio João Serra
184 min walk • Estádio João Serra is a multi-use stadium in Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Its location is south of the urban area. It is near the foot of the island's northern mountains and is nearby a newly built urban area. The stadium is operated by the Santo Antão North Regional Football Association and has its offices there.
4.9 miNW
Village
Sinagoga, Santo Antão
126 min walk • Sinagoga is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the coast, 4 kilometers east of Ribeira Grande and 18 km north-northeast of the island capital Porto Novo. It is situated on the national road connecting Ribeira Grande and Pombas.

Janela, Santo Antão

Facts and practical information

Janela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cova, Santo Antão

Pico da Cruz, Santo Antão

Fontes Pereira de Melo Lighthouse, Santo Antão

Estádio João Serra

Sinagoga, Santo Antão