Wreck Point
Ponta do Leme Velho is a headland on the southeast coast of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. It is about 2 km east of the town of Santa Maria. 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.
Praia de Santa Maria
Beach
Praia de Santa Maria is a beach on the south coast of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. Praia de Santa Maria is situated 3 km west of Wreck Point.
Santa Maria salt ponds
The salt ponds of Santa Maria are a complex of salt… Santa Maria salt ponds is situated 2½ km northwest of Wreck Point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Maria.
Santa Maria
Town
Santa Maria is a city in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal, Cape Verde.
Wreck Point
- Category: landform
- Location
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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
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Wreck Point” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Ponta do Leme Velho”
- Swedish: “Ponta do Leme Velho”
Places with the Same Name
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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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