Praia da Varandinha

#7 among destinations in Cape Verde

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Praia da Varandinha is a beach on the southwest coast of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. It lies north of the headland Ponta Varandinha. The beach forms part of the protected area Morro de Areia Nature Reserve. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 16°3'9"N, 22°57'40"W

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Boa VistaCape Verde

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

Nearby attractions include: Nossa Senhora da Conceição church, Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, Praia da Chave, Praia Grande.

3.2 miE
Church
Nossa Senhora da Conceição church, Boa Vista
82 min walk • Nossa Senhora da Conceição church is a church at the southeastern edge of the village Povoação Velha, on the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. It sits at the foot of the mountain Rocha Estância.
1.9 miNE
Mountain
Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, Boa Vista
50 min walk • Morro de Areia Nature Reserve is a nature reserve covering the southwestern coast of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. It takes its name from the hill Morro de Areia, 167 m elevation.
5 miNE
Beach
Praia da Chave
128 min walk • Praia de Chaves is a beach in the western part of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde, close to the town Rabil. It is about 5 km long. At the northern part of the beach, close to Rabil, tourist resorts have been developed. The southern part is included in the Morro de Areia Nature Reserve.
5 miNE
Beach
Praia Grande, Boa Vista
129 min walk • Praia Grande is a large beach on the northeast coast of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. It is 1.5 km northwest of the village Calhau. The white sandy beach is surrounded by volcanic rocks. It is accessible by road from Calhau and Baía das Gatas.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Santo António, Boa Vista
109 min walk • Monte Santo António is a mountain in the southwestern part of the island Boa Vista in Cape Verde. At 379 m elevation, it is the island's second highest point. Like Rocha Estância and Monte Estância, it rises steeply from the surrounding plains.
5.9 miN
Forts and castles
Forte Duque de Bragança
150 min walk • Forte Duque de Bragança is a ruined fort located on the islet Ilhéu de Sal Rei off the northwestern coast of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. The fort was named after the Duke of Bragança.