Name: If you're looking for a place to drown your sorrows in overpriced drinks while getting sand in places you didn't know existed, then this is the beach for you. It's the epitome of a tourist trap, with the only redeeming quality being the vacation atmosphere that's been artificially manufactured. The sandy beach is nothing special and is overrun with people trying to get the perfect Instagram shot. Save your money and go to a less crowded, less commercialized beach.
Item: Tarrafal Beach
Rating: 3
Author: Diteron

About Tarrafal

Tarrafal town is located in Cape Verde, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

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Tarrafal Beach

Tarrafal 0.3 km

Very good

8.5

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5.4 Amenities index

Good for party

Silverbeach

Achada Lengueira 3 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

2.7 Amenities index

Porto Formoso Beach

Milafre 0.3 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Black sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Tarrafal beaches

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Tarrafal are Tarrafal Beach, Silverbeach.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Tarrafal, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

2 out of 3 beaches in Tarrafal are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

Latest reviews on Tarrafal's beaches

Tarrafal Beach

3 Diteron

If you're looking for a place to drown your sorrows in overpriced drinks while getting sand in places you didn't know existed, then this is the beach for you. It's the epitome of a tourist trap, with the only redeeming quality being the vacation atmosphere that's been artificially manufactured. The sandy beach is nothing special and is overrun with people trying to get the perfect Instagram shot. Save your money and go to a less crowded, less commercialized beach.

Porto Formoso Beach

5 Anders K.

If you're into the whole "greenery" thing, then this beach might be worth a visit. It's supposedly one of the few spots along the coast that manages to stay lush even during dry spells. But let's be real, who goes to the beach to admire the plants? If you're looking for a true beach experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

The warmest month during the year in this area is September, with the air temperature rising up to 27.4°C and the water temperature up to 27.9°C. The coldest month is March, with the air temperature dropping down to 22.9°C and the water temperature down to 23°C.

Most viewed beaches of Tarrafal

Tarrafal Beach

8.5

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

Cape Verde, Tarrafal 0.3 km

Porto Formoso Beach

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water

Cape Verde, Milafre 0.3 km

Silverbeach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Cape Verde, Achada Lengueira 3 km

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