Wreck Point

Ponta do Leme Velho is a headland on the southeast coast of the island of , . It is about 2 km east of the town of . Also referred to as Ponta do Leme Bedj as seen in the map.
  • Point
  • …is also known as “Ponta do Leme Velho”
  • Description: point in Cape Verde

Places of Interest

Highlights include Praia de Santa Maria and Santa Maria salt ponds.
is a beach on the south coast of the island of , . is situated 3 km west of Wreck Point.
The salt ponds of Santa Maria are a complex of salt… is situated 2½ km northwest of Wreck Point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Maria.
is a city in the southern part of the island municipality of , .
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Latitude
16.59173° or 16° 35′ 30″ north
Longitude
-22.88712° or 22° 53′ 14″ west
Open location code
798VH4R7+M5
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Wreck Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Ponta do Leme Velho”
  • Swedish: “Ponta do Leme Velho”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Praia António Sousa and Santa Maria Centro.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ponta Jalunga and Odjo d’Agua.

Cape Verde: Highlights

Learn more about Praia and Fogo.
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