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Tarrafal Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Tarrafal Beach?

The bar is located right on the Tarrafal Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Bar Mimina is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

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Tarrafal Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 21th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 296.6 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Tarrafal settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and black 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Tarrafal Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, diving. 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.

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+22 ^oC +21 ^oC

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+23 ^oC

Water temperature

1.7 M

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Good

7.4/10

Cover

Very good

8.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

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Tarrafal Beach is located in Cape Verde within Tarrafal, 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 Santo Antao 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

"We were only able to visit the beach for dinner since it was fully booked when we asked. However, we enjoyed the dinner and the company so much that we ended up going twice. We began with a sundowner on the terrace overlooking the beach, and had two wonderful evenings with delicious food priced at CVE 1,300 per person."

Renzo Anders

"The beach in Tarrafal is probably the top choice for accommodation, largely due to Tatiana, a delightful lady who runs the hotel in the absence of the owners. Her smile and laughter bring joy to the entire village, even on gloomy days. It is evident that the staff is adored and valued at this place. Additionally, they serve the best buffet dinner in Cape Verde. However, one ..."

Lila Beaumont

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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What to do in Tarrafal Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Tarrafal Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Tarrafal Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Restaurante Bar Mimi...• 4 min walk
Café Casa Verde• 6 min walk
Explanada Areia Pret...• 7 min walk
infortur-bar• 8 min walk

Attractions

Tarrafal Waterfall• 3.5km

Transport

VXE• 30.2km

Localities

Tarrafal• 380m
Praia• 296.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Tarrafal Beach?

The coastline of Tarrafal Beach is covered with unusual black 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.

What are the key activities at Tarrafal Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Tarrafal Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Tarrafal Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Diving
Kite and windsurfing

Is the Tarrafal Beach good for swimming?

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

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

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Tarrafal 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Tarrafal Beach 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Tarrafal Beach?

Tarrafal Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

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

The bar is located right on the Tarrafal Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Bar Mimina is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Tarrafal Beach from parking?

The Tarrafal 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Tarrafal Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Tarrafal Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tarrafal Waterfall located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Tarrafal 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Tarrafal Beach (Cape Verde) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.