Praia da Cruz

Praia da Cruz is a beach in , . Praia da Cruz is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima and Vigia.

Church
Photo: Adriao, CC BY 3.0.
is a church.

Scenic viewpoint
is a low mountain in the northwestern part of the island of , . Its elevation is 146 m. It is situated 4 km north of the island capital , and 2 km south of the headland . is situated 2½ km north of Praia da Cruz.

Ruins
is a ruined fort located on the islet off the northwestern coast of the island of , . The fort was named after the Duke of Bragança. is situated 3 km south of Praia da Cruz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sal Rei and Estância de Baixo.

Town
is a city on the northwestern coast of the island of in eastern . is the island's main urban settlement, and the seat of the .

Hamlet
Photo: Kojote, Public domain.
is a settlement in the western part of the island of , . Its population was 578 in 2010, making it the island's third most populated place. is situated 7 km southeast of Praia da Cruz.

Village
Photo: Adriao, CC BY 3.0.
is a town on the island of , . It was the island's former capital. is the island's second largest town, located 6 kilometres southeast of the island capital of Sal Rei. is situated 7 km southeast of Praia da Cruz.

Praia da Cruz

Latitude
16.18876° or 16° 11′ 20″ north
Longitude
-22.91613° or 22° 54′ 58″ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
798V53QM+GG
Geo­Names ID
13303135
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