Carquejinha Beach

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#5 out of 5
in Provacao Velha

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Carquejinha Beach is in the 5th place out of 5 beaches in the Cape Verde region 136.7 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Provacao Velha settlement, just 9.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a with crystal turquoise water and pure golden fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Carquejinha Beach 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Santa Monica Beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

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Exceptional

9.5/10

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Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

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1/10

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Carquejinha Beach (Cape Verde) is located outside the Provacao Velha settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Boa Vista island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Carquejinha Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance.

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Transport

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Localities

Provacao Velha• 9.6km
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What is the water and sand quality of the Carquejinha Beach?

The Carquejinha Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun.

What are the key activities at Carquejinha Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carquejinha Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Carquejinha Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Carquejinha Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Carquejinha Beach 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Carquejinha Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carquejinha Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carquejinha Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Boca Beach is the closest place located 3900 meters from the beach.

How far is the Carquejinha Beach from parking?

The Carquejinha Beach 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Carquejinha Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Carquejinha Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Carquejinha Beach (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.Carquejinha Beach (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.