Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol is a nature reserve in Cape Verde. Ponta do Sol is situated nearby to the locality Lajão, as well as near Areia Branca.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Vigia and Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima.

Vigia

Scenic viewpoint

Vigia is a low mountain in the northwestern part of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Its elevation is 146 m. It is situated 4 km north of the island capital Sal Rei, and 2 km south of the headland Ponta do Sol.

Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima

Church

Photo: Adriao, CC BY 3.0.

Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima is a church, which is situated 4 km south of Ponta do Sol.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sal Rei.

Sal Rei

Town

Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sal Rei is a city on the northwestern coast of the island of Boa Vista in eastern Cape Verde. Sal Rei is the island's main urban settlement, and the seat of the Boa Vista Municipality. Sal Rei is situated 6 km south of Ponta do Sol.

Ponta do Sol

Latitude

16.2309° or 16° 13′ 51″ north

Longitude

-22.9098° or 22° 54′ 35″ west

Open location code

798V63JR+93

GeoNames ID

11287724

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