Ponta de Vera Cruz, Santa Maria

Name: Ponta de Vera Cruz
Address: Santa Maria, Cape Verde

#2 among attractions in Santa Maria

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Facts and practical information

Ponta de Vera Cruz is a headland at the waterfront of the city Santa Maria in the south of Sal, Cape Verde. It is situated near the harbour of Santa Maria. There is a lighthouse on the headland, attached to a restaurant. ()

Coordinates: 16°35'46"N, 22°54'12"W

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Ponta de Vera Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Praia António Sousa, Santa Maria salt ponds, Ponta do Sinó Lighthouse, Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Dores.

~1200 ftE
16°35'46"N • 22°54'0"W
Praia António Sousa, Santa Maria
6 min walk • Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
1 miN
Protected area
Santa Maria salt ponds, Santa Maria
25 min walk • The salt ponds of Santa Maria are a complex of salt evaporation ponds north of the city Santa Maria in the southernmost part of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. It is one of two on the island, the other is near Pedra de Lume. The salt ponds are a protected area as a protected landscape, covering 69 hectares.
1.3 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ponta do Sinó Lighthouse, Sal
34 min walk • Farol da Ponta do Sinó is a lighthouse near Ponta do Sinó, the southernmost point of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. It is around 2 km southwest of the center of Santa Maria. The tower is quadrangular and is 9 meters tall and is made out of concrete, it has an outer staircase and features a lantern.
~1340 ftNW
16°35'55"N • 22°54'23"W
Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Dores, Santa Maria
7 min walk • Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
~1440 ftW
16°35'48"N • 22°54'27"W
Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria
7 min walk • Beach
1 miSW
16°35'26"N • 22°55'2"W
Praia de Santa Maria, Santa Maria
26 min walk • Beach
1 miE
16°36'1"N • 22°53'19"W
Praia de Igrejinha, Sal
27 min walk • Beach

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Which popular attractions are close to Ponta de Vera Cruz?

Nearby attractions include Praia António Sousa, Santa Maria (6 min walk), Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Dores, Santa Maria (7 min walk), Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria (7 min walk).

Ponta de Vera Cruz, Santa Maria

Facts and practical information

Santa Maria plan & book

Ponta de Vera Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Praia António Sousa, Santa Maria

Santa Maria salt ponds, Santa Maria

Ponta do Sinó Lighthouse, Sal

Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Dores, Santa Maria

Santa Maria Pier, Santa Maria

Praia de Santa Maria, Santa Maria

Praia de Igrejinha, Sal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponta de Vera Cruz?