Ponta Preta Beach
Sal Island
Cape Verde
Ponta Preta beach is located a little outside the urban center, but still close to Santa Maria. It’s a place to visit. Learn more about this beach.
By Cape Verde Travel Guide
Why Ponta Preta Beach?
When visiting the beach of Ponte Preta, it is almost impossible not to fall in love with it. Its hot, translucent water invites you to take a dip. Its soft white sand invites us to take a walk. And your calm invites us to relax. This is one of Sal Island’s dream beaches.
Ponte Preta Beach – Ideal for water sports
At times, the beach has some wind and swell, making it suitable for kitesurfing and windsurfing in Cape Verde. Snorkeling and deep-sea diving are other sports that can be done on this beach.
If you want to have a beer while enjoying the scenery, or try a grilled fish, you can do it in a bar nearby.
How to get there?
From Santa Maria to Ponta Preta beach is a 7-minute drive. You can also use car hire or taxi.
Location of Ponta Preta Beach
What to bring?
Bikini or swimsuit, hat and slippers and towel are key. Parasol if you want.
Summer and heat ask for water and some food, take, to spend a few hours on the beach, quietly.
Features
A beautiful and quiet beach. Not to be missed.
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