Ponta do Lobo

#25 among destinations in Cape Verde

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Ponta do Lobo is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is in the municipality of São Domingos, 4 km east of Vale da Custa, 4 km southeast of Moia Moia and 11 km northeast of Praia. The nearby bay Porto Lobo was mentioned as P. Lobo on the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. The Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse stands on the headland. ()

Coordinates: 14°59'55"N, 23°25'43"W

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São DomingosCape Verde

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Ponta do Lobo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Rua 5 de Julho, Rua Serpa Pinto, Quartel Jaime Mota.

7.5 miSW
Museum
Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Praia
192 min walk • The Museu Etnográfico da Praia is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Cape Verde's bustling capital city, Praia. As a beacon of heritage on the island of Santiago, this museum offers visitors a profound glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Cape Verde.
7.6 miSW
Street, Historic walking areas
Rua 5 de Julho, Praia
195 min walk • Rua 5 de Julho, nestled in the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, is a vibrant street that embodies the dynamic spirit of this island nation. Known for its cultural significance and bustling atmosphere, Rua 5 de Julho is a central hub for both locals...
7.6 miSW
Street
Rua Serpa Pinto, Praia
194 min walk • Rua Serpa Pinto is a street in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is one of the main arteries of the city centre.
7 miSW
Museum
Quartel Jaime Mota, Praia
180 min walk • Quartel Jaime Mota is a historical building in the historic city centre of Praia, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of Avenida Andrade Corvo, near the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde.
0.8 miS
Lighthouse
Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse, Santiago
21 min walk • Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near the headland named Ponta do Lobo, in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde.
7.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Platô, Praia
193 min walk • Plateau is the historic centre of the capital city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It gets its name because it is situated on a plateau overlooking the port of Praia. Its average elevation is 37 meters above sea level. The population of Plateau was 1,019 at the 2010 census.
7.6 miSW
Square
Praça António Loreno, Praia
194 min walk • Praça Luís de Camões is the second main square of the capital city of Praia, Cape Verde. It is located between Rua Serpa Pinto and Avenida Andrade Corvo in the eastern part of the Plateau, the historical city centre of Praia. The square is named after the 16th century Portuguese writer Luís de Camões.
7.4 miSW
Street
Avenida Charles Darwin, Praia
190 min walk • Achada Grande Frente is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,436 at the 2010 census.
7.6 miSW
Street
Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria, Praia
193 min walk • Chã de Areia is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 247 at the 2010 census. It is situated south and west of the city centre.
7.4 miSW
Street
Avenida Amílcar Cabral, Praia
190 min walk • Avenida Amílcar Cabral is an avenue in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is the neighborhood's longest street and the main artery of the city centre.
6.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Achada Grande Tras, Praia
169 min walk • Achada Grande Tras is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 2,958 at the 2010 census. It is situated east of the city centre, and south of the Nelson Mandela International Airport. Adjacent neighbourhoods include Achada Grande Frente and Lem Ferreira to the west.