Monte Graciosa, Santiago

Name: Monte Graciosa
Address: Santiago, Cape Verde

#5 among attractions in Santiago

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Monte Graciosa is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Santiago in Cape Verde. It lies 2.5 km north of the town of Tarrafal, overlooking the Baía de Tarrafal. Its elevation is 643 m. Towards the west it ends in the headland of Ponta Preta. It is part of a larger proposed natural park. The mountain is of volcanic origin, composed of phonolite and rich in feldspar and olivine. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2110 ftCoordinates: 15°17'57"N, 23°44'58"W

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Monte Graciosa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponta Preta Lighthouse, Tarrafal, Estádio de Mangue, Ribeira da Prata.

1.5 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ponta Preta Lighthouse, Santiago
39 min walk • Farol da Ponta Preta is a lighthouse in the northwesternmost part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It stands on the headland Ponta Preta, 3 km northwest of the city Tarrafal.
1.6 miS
City
Tarrafal
40 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tarrafal is its beautiful beach, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and golden sands. Visitors can relax on the shore, take a refreshing dip in the ocean, or try their hand at water sports such as snorkeling and windsurfing.
2.2 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio de Mangue, Santiago
57 min walk • Estádio de Mangue or Estádio Municipal do Tarrafal is a multi-purpose stadium in the neighborhood of Mangue in Tarrafal, Cape Verde nearly 100 meters north of the communal boundary of Chão Bom and just west of the Assomada-Tarrafal Road. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
4.9 miS
Town
Ribeira da Prata, Santiago
124 min walk • Ribeira da Prata is a town in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde belonging to the municipality of Tarrafal. In 2010 its population was 1,009. It was mentioned as Rivera de Prata in the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.

Monte Graciosa, Santiago

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Monte Graciosa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ponta Preta Lighthouse, Santiago

Tarrafal

Estádio de Mangue, Santiago

Ribeira da Prata, Santiago