Praia da Fontona, Sal

#12 among attractions in Sal

Body of water, Park, Beach

Map

Facts and practical information

Praia da Fontona is a place located in Sal (Sal county) and belongs to the category of body of water, park, beach.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 16°44'23"N latitude and 22°58'43"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Capela São José (sacred and religious sites, 31 min walk), Morrinho de Açúcar (nature, 44 min walk), Monte Curral (natural attraction, 67 min walk).

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 16°44'23"N, 22°58'43"W

Address

Sal Cape Verde

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Sal

Day trips

Praia da Fontona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Curral, Rabo de Junco, Monte Grande, Capela São José.

2.6 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Monte Curral, Sal
67 min walk • Monte Curral is a hill in the city of Espargos, on the island of Sal, Cape Verde. Its elevation is 109 meters. On the summit there is an air control tower for the nearby Amílcar Cabral International Airport, as well as several telecommunication masts.
3 miS
Mountain
Rabo de Junco, Sal
76 min walk • Rabo de Junco is a hill on the west coast of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated at the northern end of the Baía da Murdeira, 8 kilometres southwest of the island capital Espargos. Its steep eroded south face towards the bay is an important nesting area for birds.
7.1 miNE
Highest peak on the island of Sal
Monte Grande, Sal
180 min walk • Monte Grande is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 406 m elevation, it is the highest point of the island. It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1,309 ha.
1.2 miN
16°45'24"N • 22°58'52"W
Capela São José, Sal
31 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Morrinho de Açúcar
44 min walk • Morrinho de Açúcar is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.
2.8 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Marcelo Leitão, Sal
72 min walk • Estádio Marcelo Leitão is a multi-use stadium in Sal Island, Cape Verde. It is used mostly for football matches and now track and field and has a capacity of 8,000 people. It is named for Marcelo Leitão, one of the two main features on the island, the other is a square located in Santa Maria.
2.9 miS
Island
Ilhéu Rabo de Junco, Santa Maria
74 min walk • Ilhéu Rabo de Junco is an uninhabited islet near the west coast of Sal Island, Cape Verde. It lies about 300 metres from the coast. It is 253 metres long and 165 metres wide, its shoreline is about 878 metres long. It is the only islet near the island of Sal. Baía da Murdeira lies to the southeast of the islet.
5.2 miE
Village
Feijoal, Sal
134 min walk • Feijoal is a village on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It lies close to the town Mosteiros, at about 220 meters elevation. Its population was 435 at the 2010 census. The main festival in the settlement is Saint Anthony which is on June 13.