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Sandy Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 49th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 255.5 km away from its center, the city of 普拉亞. It is one of the beaches of Calhau settlement, just 4.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, 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.
Sandy 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. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
Sandy Beach (Cape Verde) is located outside the Calhau 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 Sao Vicente 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 Sandy Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Norte da Baia II 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mindelo 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Santo Andre 0.6 km
What to do in Sandy Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Sandy Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sandy Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Sandy Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
The waves in the Sandy Beach are usually strong.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sandy Beach.
There are 5 places to stay in the Sandy Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Sandy Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Sandy 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Sandy Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Sandy 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.Sandy 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.
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 sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 1.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Praia 1.4 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 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
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