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Praia Negra
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About
Praia Negra is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 60th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 0.5 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Praia settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Praia Negra coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Quebra Canela, which has a rating of 8.4.
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Praia Negra is located in Cape Verde within Praia, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Santiago island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Some abandoned boats with several graffiti art on them, by artists of the caliber of Finok from Brazil and Falko One from Cape Town"
Lorenzo Bordonaro
User reviews
"Some abandoned boats with several graffiti art on them, by artists of the caliber of Finok from Brazil and Falko One from Cape Town"
Lorenzo Bordonaro
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Praia
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300m from center
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Praia
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340m from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Techas Place• 4 min walk
- Restaurante Di Kasa• 5 min walk
- Umami• 5 min walk
- Bar Juon• 5 min walk
Attractions
- Miradouro do Cruzeir...• 4 min walk
- Associação dos artes...• 6 min walk
- Presidential Palace• 7 min walk
- Rock of Praia• 7 min walk
Transport
- RAI• 3.6km
Localities
- Praia• 510m
- Praia• 510m
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia Negra?
Praia Negra has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Praia Negra?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia Negra, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia Negra good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Praia Negra is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Praia Negra for swimming is very positive.
Is the Praia Negra good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Praia Negra secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia Negra?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia Negra.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Techas Place is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia Negra?
There are 229 places to stay in the Praia Negra area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia Negra include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia Negra from parking?
The Praia Negra has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia Negra?
There are 4 attractions near Praia Negra that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Miradouro do Cruzeiro located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia Negra?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia Negra is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia Negra (Cape Verde) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia Negra (Cape Verde) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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