Museum Boa Vista

The museum opened its doors at the end of 2019.

Here you can learn a lot about the history of the island.

Since recently there are guided tours in German, just ask!

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Ilheu da Sal Rei / Djeu

The small and uninhabited island is worth a trip.

The old fort for defence stands there and will be restored from 2020.

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Chapel of Saint Fatima

The chapel is behind the beach Cabral and can be seen from far away. 

No matter whether with pickup truck, quad bike or on foot, here you should have a look.

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Shipwreck Santa Maria

It's a matter of time before we can no longer visit this place. The wreck lies at "Praia da Atalanta".

Wind and sea gnaw at the wreck.

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Shell beach

A deserted beach with plenty of shells!

Look at this place, fishermen come here from time to time, otherwise you won't meet anybody.

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Shark Bay

Watch lemon sharks from the beach?

Dare to come to this place.

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Region Norte

Region Norte consists of three towns, Joao Gatego, Fundo das Figueiras and Cabeco dos Tarefes.

All places have their own charm, here time seems to stand still.

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Ojo do Mar

The only fresh water lake on Boa Vista.

It can only be reached by hiking, but if you take the path, you will experience unforgettable moments.

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Lighthouse Morro Negro

The lighthouse is out of order and fully accessible.

Who dares the ascent and if the weather is fine, you will have a view over the whole east coast of Boa Vista.

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Praia de Abrabas

A very nice beach, deserted. Only during the Turtle season a camp of the Turtle Foundation is active here.

 
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Praia de Joao Barrosa

Very nice beach, in the Turtle Sasion a very popular place. Most of the turtles' nests are counted here.

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Abandoned villages

Following the east coast, you will pass many abandoned villages. 

These places are magical and tell stories even without inhabitants.

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Curral Velho

With the old salt works, deserted villages and dream beach a very beautiful place.

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Praia Santa Monica

Nearly 18 km, sandy beach, deserted.

 
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Praia da Varandinha

On this beach you will find mysterious caves and rock formations.

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Lighthouse

When you reach this point, you will have a fantastic view of the beach.

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Lava Crack Edge

More than half of the west coast is characterized by the break-off edges of the lava.

Many strange formations, caves and bridges have formed.

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Praia de Chaves

Besides a dream beach, this place is characterized by its dunes. Fun on the Quad guaranteed.

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Old pottery

Traditional handicraft on Boa Vista, the old pottery.

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Sahara sand on Boa Vista forms this desert.

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Lagoon

There is a small lagoon on Boa Vista. Hardly anybody comes here.

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