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Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach
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User reviews
"Beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear water. It is beautiful the vale to get there, it feels like and alien scenery, absolutely amazing!!!"
Inacio “LHI” LH
"Can't disagree with other positive comments, this is the prime example of fantastic beach. Unspoilt and beautiful, with amazing views all around. The sand dunes are fun. Hope it won't deteriorate with the rise of tourism."
Rafal Wzorek
User reviews
"Beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear water. It is beautiful the vale to get there, it feels like and alien scenery, absolutely amazing!!!"
Inacio “LHI” LH
"Can't disagree with other positive comments, this is the prime example of fantastic beach. Unspoilt and beautiful, with amazing views all around. The sand dunes are fun. Hope it won't deteriorate with the rise of tourism."
Rafal Wzorek
Key features
Amenities beach
Easy access
Golden fine sand
Free entrance
Fine sand bottom
Kite or windsurfing
Short walking distance
Parking nearby
Good for Relax
Uncrowded
Normal depth
Few boats
Beach bar
Toilets
Turqoise blue
High tranparency
Sufficient width
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Edit beach informationQuality index 7.8
Location
Beach location
GPS: 15.9917 -22.8904
Provacao Velha,
Cape Verde
Main distances
Provacao Velha 6 km nearest Locality
Praia 136.3 km main City of the region
BVC 16 km nearest airport
About
Santa Monica Beach is in the 4th place out of 5 beaches in the Cape Verde region 136.3km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Provacao Velha settlement, just 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 not crowded place during the season.
Santa Monica Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities . This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Curralinho, which has a rating of 8.1.
Frequently Asked questions
What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Monica Beach?
The Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Santa Monica Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Santa Monica Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Santa Monica Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Santa Monica Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Santa Monica Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Santa Monica Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Santa Monica Beach?
The bar is located right on the Santa Monica Beach.
How far is the Santa Monica Beach from parking?
The Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Santa Monica 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.
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