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Praia de Gamboa is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 21th 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.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Praia de Gamboa coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.
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.
Praia de Gamboa is located in Cape Verde within Praia, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Tome 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Achada Leite 1.7 km
In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.
In most cases, the question What to do on Praia de Gamboa implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Praia de Gamboa is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Gamboa, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Praia de Gamboa is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Gamboa.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.PASTELARIA CLOD & VANIA,SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL, LDA is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 231 places to stay in the Praia de Gamboa area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Gamboa include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Praia de Gamboa 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.
There are 4 attractions near Praia de Gamboa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Núcleo Museológico da Praia located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Gamboa 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.
Praia de Gamboa (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 de Gamboa (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.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Santa Maria 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Tarrafal 0.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabocan 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Rabil 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Rabil 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tarrafal 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Sal Rei 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mindelo 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabocan 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Provacao Velha 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Santa Maria 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Palha Verde 4.5 km
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