Ponta Preta (Northern Sal)

Ponta Preta (Northern Sal)

Ponta Preta (Portuguese meaning the black , Capeverdean Crioulo: "Punta Preta", São Vicente: "Ponta Preta") is a point located in the northwest of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. Distance is approximately 10 km north-northwest of the island capital of Espargos. The point is the northwesternmost and it features a lighthouse.

Places by the bay

*Terra Boa, southeast

Geography

The point are surrounded by rocky ledges with beach sand. It is accessed with a country road linking with the town and the rest of the island. A mountain covers the southeastern part while the rest of the land surrounding it are flat.

Panorama

The point offers a view of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the northern portion of the island including Monte Grande and another mountain to the southwest.


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